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The most memorable comedy gigs of 2022 ...at least according to Chortle editor Steve Bennett
In the last 12 months, the world of stand-up has gingerly got back on its feet after being gutted by the pandemic. Here Chortle editor Steve Bennett takes a personal look back at his ten most memorable gigs of the year.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th December 2022ITV confirms new comedy details
ITV has confirmed details about and casting for its five new comedy series, coming to ITVX and ITV in the next year.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd August 2022Too mild? Chris Rock should learn from Jerry Sadowitz and/or Malcolm Hardee
On Twitter, British comedian and writer David Baddiel observed: "As a comedy moment it's still not up there with a member of the audience at Montreal's Just For Laughs 1991 punching Jerry Sadowitz out cold for opening with 'Hello moose-fuckers!'"
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 31st March 2022Jimmy Carr has called his son Rockefeller
Jimmy Carr has given his son a very unique name - being inspired by a billionaire philanthropist and comedian Chris Rock.
Metro, 5th October 2021Cancel culture killing comedy? What a joke
Chris Rock, Jennifer Saunders and more have argued that 'wokeness' is stifling comedy. But the idea of the joke police is actually nonsense.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 10th August 202125 hilarious stand-up sets to make everything better
From classic Chris Rock to Sarah Millican at her bluntest, these are the routines that have got comedians, readers and Guardian writers through a difficult year.
The Guardian, 3rd May 2021Streaming with laughter: 50 best stand-up comedy shows
From Bill Hicks to Hannah Gadsby, Dave Chappelle to Josie Long - here are 50 specials you can watch right now.
Paul Fleckney, Harriet Gibsone, Ellen E Jones, Brian Logan and Graeme Virtue, The Guardian, 22nd February 2020The 50 best comedians of the 21st century
Steve Coogan is the funniest Brit, coming second on the list, with American Tina Fey coming first. Once again, in a mirroring of a Channel 4 poll in 2007, Stewart Lee came 41st.
Hannah J Davies, Paul Fleckney, Harriet Gibsone, Brian Logan and Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 18th September 2019London comedy shows: Best stand-up comedy of the year
It has been yet another stellar year of laughs and, oh boy, have we needed them.
Zoe Paskett, Evening Standard, 6th December 2018Best live comedy shows of 2018
Let's face it, there was probably nothing funnier in 2018 than Plaid Shirt Guy's subtle critique of the US president over the Orange Man's very shoulder at a rally. But our comedy editor picks five acts who made a pretty good stab at lifting the gong for top live gig of the year.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 30th November 2018