© UKTV Before he was a Ricky Gervais favourite, David Earl couldn't even land an offscreen role...
28/07/2026 … David Earl has become one of Ricky Gervais’s regular ensemble of cast members, from a small role in Extras to bigger roles in Derek, After Life and the upcoming…
Comedian's tour manager has felt his presence
27/07/2026 … Joe Pasquale believes his home is haunted by the ghost of a Luftwaffe pilot.
Comic says the offer made him feel 'icky'
26/07/2026 … ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic says he turned down a seven-figure sum to perform at the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival last year.
Backed by academics, so it's definitely educational...
22/07/2026 … Cult cartoonists Modern Toss are to unveil a working prototype of what they say is the first interactive UK Swear Map next month.
Comic raises funds by performing the same dance more than 2,500 times
22/07/2026 … His Edinburgh Fringe show involves singing the same song repeatedly – so no wonder the clown Conk came up with a similarly insane plan to fund his festival…
© University of Bradford 18/07/2026 … Rosie Jones has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Bradford in recognition of her contribution to LGBTQ+ and disability rights.
© Connor Mollison Unsplash Festivals send accommodation costs soaring
15/07/2026 … It will surely come as no surprise for anyone heading to the Fringe next month, but Edinburgh has been named the most expensive place in Europe to stay this summer.
© BBC Ronni Ancona's name isn't as glamorous as it sounds...
12/07/2026 … Ronni Ancona’s surname might sound glamorous to British ears – but it’s not quite the same in Italy.
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