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British Comedy Quiz #73
Wednesday 23rd October 2019
What does Victor Meldrew mistakenly pick up instead of his telephone in One Foot In The Grave? That and other questions here.
Random 8: Suzi Ruffell
Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Hat-based legislation, memorable dog-on-horse action and an unkind mouse: Suzi Ruffell takes the eight-question test.
Alcohol free comedy night to launch in London
Monday 21st October 2019
Comedy company Sober Is Fun is aiming to launch a regular comedy night in London in which no alcohol is served. The first gig is on Sunday 10th November in Bethnal Green.
Kai Samra interview
Friday 18th October 2019
Kai Samra lived rough around Soho; now his debut show gets a run at the Soho Theatre. Underclass also features at least one far-right leader and some unsavoury characters from the comedy business.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Shit-faced Shakespeare
Friday 18th October 2019
They throw a boozy spanner into the great Bard's works, but how did Shit-faced Shakespeare begin their unique take on his oeuvre?
Is laughter the best medicine?
Wednesday 16th October 2019
Stand-up is scary for some, but soothing for others.
Grin and Bear It
Wednesday 16th October 2019
After decades in the business, are the laughs beginning to fade?
British Comedy Quiz #72
Wednesday 16th October 2019
We predict you'll get a score of 6 on this quiz... prove us wrong (in the right way!)
Random 8: George Egg
Tuesday 15th October 2019
Combining comedy and cookery again with new show Movable Feast, George Egg re-tells a food-based gag from which famous TV chef?
Julian Dutton's props stolen
Monday 14th October 2019
The props for Julian Dutton's show about John Le Mesurier have been stolen.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Tania Edwards
Friday 11th October 2019
As she gears up for the Laugh Till it Hurts fundraiser, Tania Edwards recalls one of comedy's most traumatic crisp packets.
Win tickets to see Groan Ups
Thursday 10th October 2019
Win tickets to see Groan Ups, the brand-new comedy play for anyone who ever went to school.
Pants On Fire interviews
Thursday 10th October 2019
The six contestants in E4's new comedy format Pants On Fire talk about taking part in the challenge show that encourages fibbing.
Mel B talks about joining Celebrity Juice
Thursday 10th October 2019
Mel B talks about being excited to be the new team captain on Celebrity Juice.
Casual Violence: The final interview
Wednesday 9th October 2019
Sketch group Casual Violence are performing their final live show this Saturday October 12th, to celebrate their tenth anniversary together. We sent our most hostile interviewer to speak with the group.
Ian Hislop and Paul Merton interview
Wednesday 9th October 2019
Ahead of the 58th series of Have I Got News For You, Ian Hislop and Paul Merton talk politics, improv and more.
Ed Byrne interview
Tuesday 8th October 2019
His new show's getting good reviews, but he's got a system for the bad ones. Meanwhile he's using the kids as a device, and his Tweets are full of mountaintop scenes. Has Ed Byrne worked out the unlikely secret to long-term stand-up success?
Random 8: Margot Przymierska
Tuesday 8th October 2019
Her wedding show does its first English/Polish double-header soon - but which tank-man was Margot Przymierska's early inspiration?