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© BBC/Stephen Perry/Wall to Wall Alongside Jessica Hynes, Kermit and Miss Piggy
27/07/2020 … Greg Davies, Jessica Hynes, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy will be among the celebrities handing out Bafta awards this Friday.
Informal sequel to 1066 And All That
26/07/2020 … Al Murray has written a spoof history book, picking up the mantle of the classic 1066 And All That.
Baftas, Travel Man, and the rest of the week's comedy on TV and radio
26/07/2020 … Wednesday July 29 COMEDY’S COMING HOME: In this 2002 series, being repeated from today on Radio 4 Extra, British comedians visit their families' homelands…
The pick of the week's live comedy
26/07/2020 … Gigs are taking place outdoors and, tentatively, indoors from this week, adhering to social distancing guidelines.
25/07/2020 … Here's Chortle's daily round-up of new comedy to watch at home during lockdown.
Comics will wear visors at Just The Tonic show
25/07/2020 … Nottingham’s Just The Tonic will next week become the second comedy club to host an indoor stand-up gig after lockdown.
© BBC Allan Mustafa and Hugo Chegwin will be Chattin' Shit
24/07/2020 … People Just Do Nothing stars Allan Mustafa and Hugo Chegwin are to launch a new podcast.
Why There is No Hope show coming live from London
24/07/2020 … John Cleese is to perform his first live streaming gig.
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