Stephen Bailey to host Takeshi’s Castle
As Indonesian challenge show returns to Comedy Central
22/05/2020 … Stephen Bailey is to host the next series of Takeshi’s Castle.
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Chelsea Handler to tape her first special in six years
21/05/2020 … Chelsea Handler is to record her first stand-up special in six years, for the HBO Max streaming platform in the US.
Ireland to stage its first drive-in comedy night
Dublin club takes the initiative
21/05/2020 … Dublin’s Laughter Lounge has become the latest comedy venue to announce it’s to stage a drive-in stand-up show.
Angel keeps flying
Comedy club thanks the backers who pulled it from the brink...
21/05/2020 … London’s Angel Comedy Club says its future is secured after fans rallied to its fundraising drive.
© Sky UK When is In The Long Run returning to Sky?
Broadcaster sets series three air date
21/05/2020 … Sky One has confirmed the air date for the return of Idris Elba’s comedy In The Long Run.
W1A makes a surprise return
Lockdown special sparks calls for BBC comedy's return
21/05/2020 … The cast of hit BBC comedy W1A reunited for a lockdown special last night – prompting hopes the show could make a return to the screen.
Edinburgh Fringe facing an 'existential' threat
Festival society pleads for government help to stave off insolvency
21/05/2020 … The body that co-ordinates the Edinburgh Fringe says it is at risk of going bust after this year’s festival was cancelled.
© Fremantle Media/Talkback Sandi Toksvig writes an historical almanac
Highlighting forgotten figures from the past
21/05/2020 … Sandi Toksvig is writing a historical book inspired by the YouTube videos she has been making during lockdown.