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Chortle Awards 2015 nominees announced
Tuesday 17th February 2015
The show Funz And Gamez leads the 2015 Chortle Award nominees list. James Acaster, Kim Noble, Luisa Omielan and Simon Amstell are also up for best show.
Leo Kearse crowned UK Pun Champion 2015
Friday 13th February 2015
Leo Kearse has been named the winner of the UK Pun Championships 2015, having triumphed in the knockout "joke battle" final at the Leicester Comedy Festival.
Mark Watson prepares for 27 hour Comic Relief gig
Friday 6th February 2015
Stand-up comedian Mark Watson is preparing to present a comedy gig for 27 hours straight, to raise funds for Comic Relief.
Stewart Lee complains about 'ticket touts'
Wednesday 4th February 2015
Stewart Lee has complained that tickets for his live shows are appearing on sites like Stub Hub, Viagogo and eBay with nearly a 400% mark-up.
Ted Robbins collapses on Phoenix Nights Live stage
Sunday 1st February 2015
Actor Ted Robbins suffered a suspected heart attack whilst performing on stage during the first Phoenix Nights Live show.
Al Murray's Pub Landlord to stand for Parliament against Nigel Farage
Wednesday 14th January 2015
The Pub Landlord - aka Al Murray - is to stand as an MP in the Kent constituency of South Thanet, against UKIP leader Nigel Farage.
Lee Evans to retire from comedy
Thursday 20th November 2014
Lee Evans, one of the UK's best known stand-up comedians, has unexpectedly announced that he is going to retire from comedy at the end of the month.
Michael McIntyre will host 2014 Royal Variety Performance
Wednesday 5th November 2014
Michael McIntyre will present the prestigious annual Royal Variety Performance this year, with acts including Dame Shirley Bassey, Sarah Millican and Ed Sheeran.
Jason Manford to star in The Producers tour
Friday 24th October 2014
Jason Manford is to star as Leo Bloom in the new UK tour of the hit Broadway musical The Producers.
John Kearns wins Best Show at Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2014
Saturday 23rd August 2014
The results of the prestigious Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2014 have been announced. John Kearns, Alex Edelman and Phil Ellis are the winners.