© 5 Broadcasting Limited / ITN Productions ...but released after the Venezuelans watch the fish-slapping sketch
09/09/2025 … Sir Michael Palin has revealed how he was held at gunpoint by armed guards in Venezuela – but was released thanks to a Monty Python sketch The…
© The Lowry/CC BY-SA 2.0 ...and the new drama being made about it
08/09/2025 … A new audio drama about Peter Sellers has been announced on what would have been his 100th birthday today.
From the Creatures Comedy Festival in Manchester
02/09/2025 … Brennan Reece has won an award for having the best joke at the Creatures Comedy Festival in Manchester.
New artwork for the British Ceramics Biennia
01/09/2025 … Johnny Vegas has created an ‘avenue of hugs’ for this year's British Ceramics Biennial.
Josh Elton's motor impounded during Edinburgh run
27/08/2025 … The end of the Edinburgh Fringe means a maelstrom of emotions for comedians who’ve spent a month pouring their heart and soul into their daily shows.
© Anne Binckebanck Richard Gadd bulks up for latest TV role
21/08/2025 … Here’s the first look at Baby Reindeer Richard Gadd in his forthcoming BBC series Half Man – packed with muscle and sporting a full beard.
© Steve Ullathorne Comic performs Heimlich manoeuvre on a choking woman
20/08/2025 … Benji Waterhouse has saved a life during his day off at the Edinburgh Fringe.
(Of course it's to do with maths)
20/08/2025 … There’s nothing unusual in Matt Parker having 8,000 flyers printed for his Edinburgh Fringe run – bit it is unusual that every one is unique.
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