New podcast for Laura Smyth
About not taking life too seriously
27/08/2025 … Comedian Laura Smyth is launching a podcast with her best friend Carmen Butcher, a production manager for films.
2025 Other news
Wed 27 August 2025
Glasgow throws a Big Yin weekend
Celebration of Billy Connolly's legacy
27/08/2025 … Glasgow is to honour Sir Billy Connolly with a weekend-long celebration of his work and legacy.
© UKTV John Cleese records an intro for Fawlty Towers: The Play
Theatre show airing on U&Gold next month
27/08/2025 … John Cleese has recorded an introduction for the TV screening of the Fawlty Towers play.
Tue 26 August 2025
© Big Deal Films First look at Dreaming Whilst Black series 2
Adjani Salmon's satirical comedy returns
26/08/2025 … The BBC has released the look images from season 2 of the critically acclaimed comedy Dreaming Whilst Black.
Sun 24 August 2025
Joe da Costa named Edinburgh Fringe Comedian of The Year
24/08/2025 … Joe da Costa has been crowned the first Edinburgh Fringe Comedian of The Year, scooping a £1,000 prize The competition followed a knockout format for stand-ups…
Thu 21 August 2025
© Prime Video Last One Laughing wins TV award
Edinburgh accolades for Big Boys and Sophie Willan too
21/08/2025 … Last One Laughing has been named best entertainment series at the Edinburgh TV Festival awards.
Neurodiverse Review announces 2025 award winners
For work at the Edinburgh Fringe
21/08/2025 … The winners have been announced in the Neurodiverse Review awards at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Mon 18 August 2025
Who won the 2025 Comedy Poster Awards
Accolades handed out at the Edinburgh Fringe
18/08/2025 … Artwork for Alison Spittle and Jessica Aszkenasy’s shows have won the Comedy Poster Awards at the Edinburgh Fringe.