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Philomena Cunk to publish The World According To Cunk this autumnPhilomena Cunk has written her second book, The World According To Cunk: An Illustrated History Of All World Events Ever, Space Permitting, described as "an easy-clean history of all world history so far". |
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Live comedy estimated to be worth over £1billion to the UK economyA partnership of organisations have, with the help of an industry survey, calculated that the live comedy sector is worth in excess of £1billion to the UK economy each year. |
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Ricky Gervais assembles cast for cat-based animation seriesRicky Gervais is overseeing a new animated series about "a bunch of cats", a project that sees him reunited with After Life stars including Kerry Godliman, David Earl, Tom Basden, Tony Way and Diane Morgan. |
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G'wed recommissioned for two seriesITV's hit new comedy G'wed has been given a third series, before the second has even aired. |
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Katherine Ryan documentary series to returnKatherine Ryan will return for a second series of the U&W TV format that follows her and her family. The four new episodes will be titled At Home With Katherine Ryan. |
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Alison Spittle: Petty Please is out to settle some scores on Radio 4Alison Spittle has landed her debut Radio 4 series, Alison Spittle: Petty Please, in which she revisits the petty injustices of her youth and tries to get closure. |
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Will Mellor & Ralf Little embark on Dave travelogue to be better menWill Mellor and Ralf Little are reuniting for a new travelogue on U&Dave, Will & Ralf Should Know Better, in which the Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps duo try to become better men in their middle-age. |
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FYIChris Morris, Noel Fielding & more voice Richard Ayoade's spoof memoir; BBC Four to repeat classic Saturday Night TV, including Blankety Blank; Steve Pemberton awarded university fellowship; and Emmanuel Sonubi presents Radio 4 documentary about organ donation. |
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![]() This Friday, Creatures Comedy Festival kicks off, showcasing over 35 comedy previews in Manchester before they hit the Edinburgh Fringe, giving you exclusive pre-fringe access. From July 19 - July 28, you can see anything from internationally renowned comics to favourite local acts, highlights include Chloe Petts, Susie McCabe, Elf Lyons, Evan Desmarais, Larry Dean and Maisie Adam! Tickets are selling fast - click here to book yours, before you miss out! |
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Dru Cripps talks about winning Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller ContestClowning comic Dru Cripps recently won the Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller Contest. We caught up with him to find out more about his backstory. |
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Jimmy Carr introduces Battle In The BoxJimmy Carr talks about hosting Battle In The Box, the competitive comedy and reality hybrid show where celebrities compete for pride, prizes and most importantly floorspace, whilst living inside a small box for a full day and night. |
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Comedy Chronicles: The increasingly big balls of Martin LewisThere has never been anyone quite like show business operator Martin Lewis. This profile particularly focuses on his work helping to create and grow Amnesty International's Secret Policeman's Ball comedy fundraising shows. |
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First Gig, Worst Gig: Grace MulveyWhy did the Build-a-Bear have a drug problem? Let Edinburgh debutant Grace Mulvey explain. |
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British Comedy Quiz #314Mel Smith, Tony Hancock, Stan Laurel and Tim Vine are amongst the topics for this quiz. |
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Random 8: Lorna Rose TreenWith a new radio show and Fringe run forthcoming, Lorna Rose Treen talks lawmaking, a chippy charmer and Craig David cringe. |
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![]() London's Red Imp Comedy Club is hosting a preview season, starting today. Coming up this month: Geoff Norcott, Zoe Lyons, Angela Barnes, Mark Watson, Robin Ince & many more. Info & tickets |
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SpentMia stifles her jealousy while meeting Ella, the teen now sleeping in her childhood bedroom, and later attempts to use a glamorous party to land a modelling job, but faces a moral dilemma when the networking event exposes a dark underbelly. |
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Battle In The BoxJimmy Carr hosts the comic challenge show set in an enclosed space. This week's two episodes feature Joe Swash and Seann Walsh taking on Harriet Kemsley and Lara Ricote. |
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Mr BigstuffThis new comedy, in which Ryan Sampson and Danny Dyer play estranged brothers trying to patch up a sibling rivalry, launches on Wednesday with a double bill. Glen faces chaos when Lee turns up and disrupts his perfect suburban life. |
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Douglas Is CancelledThe practice interview is underway as Douglas faces a battle with a woman who understands him better than he ever suspected. |
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Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show YearsPaul Whitehouse's epic TV journey into the history of sketch concludes with the new millennium - where the arrival of the internet and smartphones did nothing to halt TV comedy's quest to forge new horizons - or push the barriers of taste. |
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does CountdownJimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Dan Tiernan take on Richard Ayoade and Katherine Ryan. John Kearns joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. |
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I Literally Just Told YouMikie, Emma, Zawdie and Charlotte compete. Will they need to remember where Dundee is, or why Jet from Gladiators is dressed as a grizzly bear? |
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The Stand Up Sketch ShowThis episode stars Rhys James, Ali Woods, Gabby Bryan, Gbemi Oladipo, Freya Mallard, Paddy Young, Luke McQueen and Ed Kear. |
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Changing EndsA vicious stray dog forces the Carrs to have some unexpected quality time together, but the front room starts to resemble a pressure cooker. |
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Stewart Lee: Basic LeeStewart Lee performs his high-concept stand-up show, in front of an audience at the Lowry Theatre in Salford. |
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PigletsA new comedy set around a police training college. No-nonsense Superintendent Julie Spry and the less-strict Superintendent Bob Weekes (Sarah Parish and Mark Heap) have the job of overseeing the new recruits. |
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I Could Get Into It - Jazz EmuThings are getting hot in the world of Jazz Emu, as his latest music video demonstrates. |
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England Vs Carrot In A BoxJon Richardson hosts this online special as the England football squad go head to head with each other to find out who's the ultimate bluffer. |
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Red Wedding Catering CompanyThe infamous Red Wedding is one of history's most memorable occasions. But how was the food? The caterers make sure that no matter what happens on the night, nobody goes hungry. |
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VERTSA unique sketch show from new talent Jonas Conway. The unique presentation styles used and the bizarre scenarios remind us somewhat of Chris Morris show Jam. Check it out. |
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Meet GrumbyGrumby wants to be your president. Will you please vote for Grumby? This sketch features recognisable faces including Sam Campbell, Mark Silcox and Olga Koch. |
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The Dead Don't CareA Channel 4 Comedy Playground instalment from Stephen Buchanan. Meet Eden, a psychic who brings closure to the grieving by channelling their weird dead relatives. |
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Comedy Central Live - Krystal EvansKrystal Evans describes her upbringing on the West Coast of the USA - Nirvana, rain, heroin... |
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Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes OffMarcus Brigstocke is the upper-middle-class student ponce from Budleigh Salterton at the centre of this radio show. It's a great character - one of the true dimwits of British comedy. First heard in 2002, there have been five series of the sitcom, plus a number of specials. He was last on air in 2019, so it's probably about time for another episode now! As the character always says, remember it's "two Ms, two Gs". |
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