FYI Page 4
News nuggets, trivia and fun goings-on.
Big Fat Quiz to return for 2023 and Telly specials
Monday 6th November 2023
Jimmy Carr is set to host The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year for Channel 4 again this December, and also a new spin on the format too, The Big Fat Quiz Of Telly.
Suzi Ruffell and Maisie Adam win award for their football podcast
Sunday 5th November 2023
Big Kick Energy, a podcast hosted by Suzi Ruffell and Maisie Adam, has won a Broadcast Sports Award.
Wil Hodgson stand-up special Barbicidal Tendencies now on YouTube
Sunday 5th November 2023
Go Faster Stripe has published Barbicidal Tendencies, a stand-up special by Wil Hodgson, for free on YouTube.
Eggbox live format to showcase short films and live script readings
Sunday 5th November 2023
Comedian Joz Norris is setting up Eggbox, a new live comedy show format combining short film screenings and live script readings.
Paul Smith is ready for MMA battle against Jake Quickenden
Thursday 2nd November 2023
Stand-up comedian Paul Smith is taking on X Factor singer Jake Quickenden in a MMA fight in Manchester this Saturday dubbed "stage to the cage". He says "The threat of being punched in the face repeatedly is a good motivator to prepare properly".
Beat the Frog World Series 2023 finalists
Tuesday 31st October 2023
The finalists for Manchester's annual new act final at the Frog And Bucket comedy club have been revealed. 10 acts will perform on Monday 6th November.
Joe Wells releases I Am Autistic special on YouTube
Friday 27th October 2023
Joe Wells has teamed up with Go Faster Stripe to release a recording of his stand-up special I Am Autistic on YouTube.
Sean Lock and Lee Mack piloted spoof kids puppet show for the BBC
Thursday 26th October 2023
Sean Lock and Lee Mack voiced puppets for a failed BBC pilot the latter has revealed.
Olga Koch releases Just Friends stand-up special
Thursday 26th October 2023
Olga Koch's stand-up special Just Friends is now available via 800 Pound Gorilla Media, and then comes to YouTube on 28th November.
The Ultimate Choice returns to Radio 4
Wednesday 25th October 2023
The Ultimate Choice is returning to Radio 4 next year, once again hosted by Steph McGovern and with guests including Russell Kane, Isy Suttie, Darren Harriott and Amy Gledhill.