FYI Page 6
News nuggets, trivia and fun goings-on.
Kevin Bridges' Overdue Catch-up to be screened in cinemas
Friday 13th October 2023
Cinemas are going to screen The Overdue Catch-up, the latest tour show by Kevin Bridges.
Harriet Kemsley releases Woman Child stand-up special
Thursday 12th October 2023
Harriet Kemsley's debut stand-up hour Woman Child has been released as a special by 800 Pound Gorilla Media.
Tim Key publishes his third volume of poetry, Chapters
Wednesday 11th October 2023
Tim Key is publishing his third volume of poetry, Chapters, and has been reminiscing about his early days on the spoken word circuit before he began performing in comedy clubs.
Gold to air Dad's Army animations
Tuesday 10th October 2023
Gold is to air five animations of missing Dad's Army episodes, four never seen on British TV before.
Lou Sanders signs up for Dancing On Ice
Wednesday 4th October 2023
Lou Sanders will be one of the contestants on Dancing On Ice when the show returns to ITV in January.
Bournemouth Comedy Festival launches Joke Trail
Thursday 28th September 2023
The Bournemouth Comedy Festival - which will run from 4th to 8th October - is launching a Joke Trail. Prizes are available for those who unscramble the clues.
James Acaster pelted with Maltesers in copycat heckle incident
Wednesday 27th September 2023
James Acaster appears to have been the victim of a copycat heckle and confectionery assault, nine years after the original incident, after having Maltesers thrown at him on stage on Monday night.
Romesh Ranganathan is Teenage Cancer Trust's first comedy Icon
Wednesday 27th September 2023
Romesh Ranganathan has been announced as Teenage Cancer Trust's first comedy Icon.
Under The Tweets returns for Series 2
Tuesday 26th September 2023
Online comedy series Under The Tweets, in which the social media actions of comedians are examined, is back for a second run.
Michael McIntyre to surprise The Wheel watchers, for his Big Show
Saturday 23rd September 2023
Production has started on Series 7 of Michael McIntyre's Big Show, with new segment Wheel On Wheels seeing the star surprising people whilst they watch his game show The Wheel.