FYI Page 11
News nuggets, trivia and fun goings-on.
Jamie Demetriou to guest star in Funboys
Thursday 16th January 2025
New sitcom Funboys is coming to BBC Three in February, with Jamie Demetriou amongst the cast.
Chris McCausland's stand-up show coming to Netflix
Tuesday 14th January 2025
Chris McCausland's Speaky Blinder stand-up show is being added to Netflix.
Spring Day to host next episode of Radio 4's 13 Million Club
Monday 13th January 2025
The third edition of Radio 4 stand-up showcase The 13 Million Club will be hosted by Spring Day.
Aisling Bea did a dissertation on 'Allo 'Allo!, is writing TV pilot
Monday 13th January 2025
Aisling Bea is writing a new television pilot, as the French and philosophy graduate has revealed that she wrote her university dissertation on the long-running BBC One sitcom 'Allo 'Allo!
Richard Gadd says he's left comedy and the Edinburgh Fringe behind
Monday 13th January 2025
Richard Gadd will not be returning to the Edinburgh Fringe he has revealed, as the Baby Reindeer star leaves his comedy career behind to focus on dramatic work.
Amandaland launches in February
Friday 10th January 2025
Motherland spin-off Amandaland launches on BBC One in February, with Peter Serafinowicz and Siobhan McSweeney amongst the cast joining Lucy Punch, Joanna Lumley and Philippa Dunne.
Russell Howard: "I'm done with TV"
Wednesday 8th January 2025
Russell Howard has confirmed that he's quit television, saying that he prefers to focus on live stand-up and podcasting instead.
Alan Cumming and Natalie Cassidy to guest star in Boarders Series 2
Wednesday 8th January 2025
The second series of TV comedy drama Boarders, coming to BBC Three in February, will feature guest appearances from Alan Cumming and Natalie Cassidy.
Alternative comedy magazine CHAFF launches
Friday 3rd January 2025
A new alternative comedy magazine titled CHAFF has launched. The first edition is available for £5 now.
West End Comedy Club closes as venue redeveloped into pod hostel
Monday 30th December 2024
The West End Comedy Club has revealed it has now closed, due to the landlord of the Covent Garden Social Club - where it holds its shows - announcing it will be redeveloping the building into a pod hostel.