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Monday 15th July 2024 |
Latest comedy news
Philomena Cunk to publish The World According To Cunk this autumn
Philomena 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".
Live comedy estimated to be worth over £1billion to the UK economy
A 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.
Ricky Gervais assembles cast for cat-based animation series
Ricky 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.
G'wed recommissioned for two series
ITV's hit new comedy G'wed has been given a third series, before the second has even aired.
Katherine Ryan documentary series to return
Katherine 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.
Alison Spittle: Petty Please is out to settle some scores on Radio 4
Alison 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.
Will Mellor & Ralf Little embark on Dave travelogue to be better men
Will 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.
FYI
Chris 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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Features
Dru Cripps talks about winning Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller Contest
Clowning comic Dru Cripps recently won the Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller Contest. We caught up with him to find out more about his backstory.
Jimmy Carr introduces Battle In The Box
Jimmy 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.
Comedy Chronicles: The increasingly big balls of Martin Lewis
There 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.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Grace Mulvey
Why did the Build-a-Bear have a drug problem? Let Edinburgh debutant Grace Mulvey explain.
British Comedy Quiz #314
Mel Smith, Tony Hancock, Stan Laurel and Tim Vine are amongst the topics for this quiz.
Random 8: Lorna Rose Treen
With 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
TV listings
Spent
Mia 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.
Battle In The Box
Jimmy 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.
Mr Bigstuff
This 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.
Douglas Is Cancelled
The practice interview is underway as Douglas faces a battle with a woman who understands him better than he ever suspected.
Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years
Paul 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.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Dan Tiernan take on Richard Ayoade and Katherine Ryan. John Kearns joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
I Literally Just Told You
Mikie, Emma, Zawdie and Charlotte compete. Will they need to remember where Dundee is, or why Jet from Gladiators is dressed as a grizzly bear?
The Stand Up Sketch Show
This episode stars Rhys James, Ali Woods, Gabby Bryan, Gbemi Oladipo, Freya Mallard, Paddy Young, Luke McQueen and Ed Kear.
Changing Ends
A vicious stray dog forces the Carrs to have some unexpected quality time together, but the front room starts to resemble a pressure cooker.
Stewart Lee: Basic Lee
Stewart Lee performs his high-concept stand-up show, in front of an audience at the Lowry Theatre in Salford.
Piglets
A 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.
For a complete list of TV and radio broadcasts, including repeats, see our full schedule.
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The Complete Up The Elephant And Round The CastleComedian Jim Davidson consolidated his phenomenal rise to fame with this hit early-eighties sitcom, starring as a happy-go-lucky Cockney who inherits a house but finds owning his own 'castle' brings its own set of problems. With guest stars including Linda Robson and The Bill's Christopher Ellison, Tony Scannell and Kevin Lloyd, this set contains all three series. Jim London is jobless, and he doesn't have much luck with the ladies, either. But he gets his first real break when his Auntie Min bequeaths him her house in South London's Elephant and Castle. 17 Railway Terrace might be small, but bachelor Jim's thrilled to have his own place at last. Sadly, he also inherits a cantankerous, unseen but oft-heard lodger, nosy neighbours and unwanted admirers - and an army of dodgy visitors in need of Jim's help and/or a bed for the night... |
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Rosie Holt MP - Why We Were RightInternet satirist Rosie Holt pens her first book in the guise of her self-named Conservative MP alter-ego, Rosie Holt MP. The desperate and loyal Tory famous for her viral 'interviews' is finally here in book form to celebrate the last 14 years of Conservative government and explain to you, the British public, why the so called "scandals" or "controversial" decisions derided by the left were completely right (and intentional) all along. |
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The Curried Goat ShowAll eight episodes of the sketch-based comedy show, written by and starring Dan Gaster, Will Ing and Ben Silburn. Tasty, piquant and distinctly different, The Curried Goat Show is a comedic happening brought to you by the warped minds of the trio. |
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Andy Capp - The Complete SeriesAndy Capp, the flat-capped cartoon-strip legend, became a television star as James Bolam brought the loveable Northern layabout to life in this Thames sitcom. With Bolam in the title role, fag an' all, the series also brings to life Flo, Andy's long-suffering wife (played by Emmerdale's Paula Tilbrook), Jack the landlord, Percy the rent collector, and the rest of the gang from the pages of the Daily Mirror. |
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Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones! - Complete Series 6The man they call 'Britain's Funniest Milton' stars in Series 6 of his acclaimed show. Milton Jones is a man who can help anyone, anywhere - whether they need it or not. Because, in his own words, there's "no problem too problemy". When you're close to the edge, then Milton can give you a push... |
For more, see our full list of new releases and items coming soon.
Comedy videos
I Could Get Into It - Jazz Emu
Things are getting hot in the world of Jazz Emu, as his latest music video demonstrates.
England Vs Carrot In A Box
Jon 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.
Red Wedding Catering Company
The 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.
VERTS
A 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.
Meet Grumby
Grumby wants to be your president. Will you please vote for Grumby? This sketch features recognisable faces including Sam Campbell, Mark Silcox and Olga Koch.
The Dead Don't Care
A Channel 4 Comedy Playground instalment from Stephen Buchanan. Meet Eden, a psychic who brings closure to the grieving by channelling their weird dead relatives.
Comedy Central Live - Krystal Evans
Krystal Evans describes her upbringing on the West Coast of the USA - Nirvana, rain, heroin...
Spotlight
Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off
Marcus 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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