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Ben Elton says Donald Trump is 'unsatirisable'
Elton says he sees comedians as "another emergency service" amid such global uncertainty.
George Freeman, ABC News (Australia), 11th March 2025
Paddy McGuinness on holidays with Peter Kay
"I stole everything!" Paddy McGuinness has spoken about holidays with Peter Kay and a crippling travel fear that sent him to The Priory.
Alice Penwill, The Sun, 11th March 2025
Penguin to publish 'definitive annotated edition' of Terry Pratchett's Night Watch
Penguin Modern Classics is to publish a "definitive annotated edition" of Terry Pratchett's Night Watch, one of his Discworld novels.
Lauren Brown, The Bookseller, 11th March 2025
Andy Zaltzman review
Neil Ainger enjoys an evening of witty and lightly angry sarcasm courtesy of engaging comedian Andy Zaltzman.
Neil Ainger, Narc Magazine, 11th March 2025
Pleasance and Stand announce more Fringe 2025 acts
The Pleasance and The Stand have unveiled a new batch of Edinburgh Fringe shows, ahead of the official festival box office opening tomorrow.
Chortle, 11th March 2025
Fringe performers already looking for August accommodation - but without much luck
A dedicated social media page for sharing Fringe accommodation has seen a large uptick recently in inquiries. Dozens of social media users, particularly Fringe performers, have begun flooding the page with requests or advice for accommodation.
Deadline News, 11th March 2025
Catherine Bohart on levity, literature and laughs
Catherine Bohart returns to Scotland with her Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show, Again, With Feelings! We chat to the comic about setting boundaries for her confessional comedy and her literary influences.
Cameron Wright, The Skinny, 11th March 2025
British comedy is one of our best exports - so why are we letting it die?
We should be ploughing public money into comedy in the same way we do dance, or art, or theatre.
Tom Nicholson, i Newspaper, 11th March 2025Starter For Ten musical to return with Mel Giedroyc
Buzzers at the ready - the University Challenge-themed musical returns.
Tanyel Gumushan, What's On Stage, 11th March 2025The Comedy About Spies releases rehearsal photos
Original Mischief company members feature in the new comedy.
Tanyel Gumushan, What's On Stage, 11th March 2025Videos
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6pm30 min
So Awkward Academy
Series 2, Episode 10 - Playing With FiredWhen Lily and the teachers are fired, they take extreme measures to get their jobs back.
6:30pm30 min
Heresy
Series 13, Episode 4Victoria Coren Mitchell challenges received wisdom with David Baddiel, Desiree Burch and Steph McGovern, as they discuss screen time, dry January and what life would be like as a cash-free society.
6:30pm15 min
Gladiators: Epic Pranks
Episode 13 - Comet!Nitro and Diamond prank Comet at a fake Christmas calendar photoshoot. The other Gladiators have sneaky fun pranking the audience at Sheffield Arena.