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Will Sharpe creates Prodigies series for Apple TV+Apple TV+ have announced Prodigies, a new comedy drama created by Landscapers and Flowers writer Will Sharpe. The seven-part series focuses on the relationship between two ex-child prodigies. |
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Karen Dunbar to head out on 80 date tour of ScotlandChewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar is to tour Scotland from May to November with a new live show. |
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Zara Gladman pilots BBC sketch show Good For HerZara Gladman is piloting a BBC sketch show, with Good For Her airing on BBC Scotland and iPlayer this summer, ahead of the character comic making her Edinburgh Fringe debut later this year. |
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Jimmy Carr's Am I The A**hole? arrives at Comedy CentralJimmy Carr is to host a new show on Comedy Central in which comedians pass judgment on members of the public, with Jimmy Carr's Am I The A**hole?, inspired by the popular Reddit subreddit of the same name. |
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FYIComedians to star in Celebrity Traitors; West End New Act of the Year 2025 finalists announced; Tim Key publishes L.A. Baby! and Taskmaster Series 19 launches on Thursday 1st May. |
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![]() WeGotTickets are in their second week of celebrating the UK's amazing grassroots and independent comedy scene. Over 150 comedy shows hit stages across the country this month, featuring top talents like Phil Wang, Suzi Ruffell, Stephen K Amos, Kae Kurd, Rhys James, Jen Brister, Shazia Mirza, and loads more. If you've ever needed an excuse to check out your local comedy club, this is it - grab some tickets now! |
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Comedy Chronicles: Hugh & You - The amiable acting of Hugh LloydA profile of Hugh Lloyd, the actor with the craftiest of comic spirits who appeared in many comedy shows between the 1950s and early 2000s. |
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Random 8: Amelia HamiltonPhilosophy, Skeleton Bob and God Save the Queen - Amelia Hamilton takes the eight-question challenge. |
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First Gig, Worst Gig: Bella HullHow do a monkey, elephant, baby cobra and piggie fit into Bella Hull's comedy life? All will be revealed. |
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British Comedy Quiz #353Featured in this knowledge test: Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines, Lauren Cooper, Derek Nimmo, Roy Slater and more. |
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Random 8: Adam HopkinsWith a new show and a new special - filmed in Taiwan - Adam Hopkins talks Mandarin murmurs, Beitou springs, and a chicken shop in Pudsey. |
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![]() CASTING is open for Comedy Central's brand new comedy entertainment show: Jimmy Carr's Am I The A**Hole? Inspired by the hugely popular Reddit thread, #AITA. The team are looking for individuals and duos to appear on the show, who are up for discussing their hilarious, petty or downright ridiculous tales of behaviour with Jimmy Carr and his panel of comedians. You must be 18+ to enter. Successful cast will be paid. For more information, full T&C and to apply, head to: shortaudition.com/AITA |
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Joe Lycett's United States Of BirminghamA series in which Joe Lycett visits cities in the US and Canada named Birmingham. His road trip begins in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. |
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Just Act NormalTwo more episodes of the comedy drama, with Jamelia popping up as Fake Jackie - the woman hired by the young trio to pretend to be their mum to fool suspicious teacher Ms Jenkins. |
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Have I Got News For YouAngela Rippon debuts as host, with Richard Osman and Jo Brand guesting. |
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Blankety BlankBradley Walsh hosts as Roisin Conaty, Sandi Toksvig, Fire from Gladiators, Desiree Burch, Paddy McGuinness and Joe Pasquale fill in the blanks. |
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The Daily TismThe second episode of the sketch show written by and starring autistic comedians. |
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Joseph Charm on Britain's Got TalentAt the weekend Joseph Charm delivered a relatable routine about the trials and tribulations of parenthood on the ITV talent show. |
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Rob Beckett's Smart TV - Unseen BitsSome of the moments that didn't quite make it to the Series 2 episodes. With Strictly Come Dancing gossip, some dodgy accent work from Rob, EastEnders hopes for Danny Dyer, and some unfortunate wording from Josh Widdicombe. |
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No one's that good an actorAlasdair Beckett-King's latest sketch. Someone has been arrested. He's either telling the truth, or he's a bloody good actor. |
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Comedy Central Live - Amy MatthewsWhy 'touch grass' when you can catch a yawn from a turtle in Antigua? |
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One Of Our Dinosaurs Is MissingPeter Ustinov, Derek Nimmo and Joan Sims are amongst the stars and sparkling supporting cast of this delightfully daft mid-70s British Disney caper. Set much earlier in the century, it follows a group of Chinese agents attempting to locate a secret formula that has been smuggled to London from their home country, and a group of traditional English Nannies who become embroiled in foiling their search. |
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