Daliso Chaponda
- From Malawi
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Daliso Chaponda review
The material itself covers a multitude of subjects as he draws on his wealth of experience. Having lived all over the world, he is able to connect with the many international members of the audience directly, creating a show that we are able to feel is unique to the moment.
Matthew Foster, West End Best Friend, 10th March 2024BBC Audio Awards 2024 nominees
Call Jonathan Pie, Kat Sadler's Screen Time, Michael Spicer: Before Next Door, Mockery Manor, She Stoops To Conquer and Where To, Mate? are amongst the nominees for the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd December 2023Daliso Chaponda to tour in 2024
Daliso Chaponda has announced a UK tour for 2024 entitled Feed This Black Man Again.
British Comedy Guide, 12th December 2023Radio 4 announces six topical comedy specials
Radio 4 has announced six topical comedy specials to air in its Friday night slot this summer.
British Comedy Guide, 5th July 2023Radio 4 2023 comedy commissions
Radio 4 has announced a raft of comedy commissions, including the return of Room 101 to the airwaves with Paul Merton as host. Stars involved in other new shows include Jonathan Pie, Maisie Adam, Chris McCausland and Jordan Gray.
British Comedy Guide, 16th January 2023Stand-up specials coming to ITVX
ITV has signed agreements with Just for Laughs and NextUp to publish a large number of stand-up specials on ITVX, its new streaming platform.
British Comedy Guide, 7th December 2022Chortle Awards 2022 shortlist revealed
The nominees have been announced for the Chortle Awards 2022, with Bob Mortimer, Liz Kingsman and Adam Rowe leading the shortlists, with two nominations apiece.
British Comedy Guide, 8th March 2022BBC Wales orders topical panel show and stand-up showcase
Kiri Pritchard-McLean is to present BBC One Wales panel show pilot What Just Happened? and stand-up series Live From Barry Island.
British Comedy Guide, 4th March 2022Comics help tackle sexual harassment on the circuit
Sara Pascoe, Nish Kumar, Russell Howard and more are to take part in two major fundraising gigs to tackle sexual harassment within the live comedy industry. They will be performing benefits for Get Off! Live Comedy, a body set up last year by a group of comedians to offer an independent human resources body for the stand-up circuit.
Chortle, 3rd November 2021Holly Walsh to co-host The Museum Of Curiosity Series 16
Holly Walsh has been announced as the curator assisting John Lloyd for the 16th series of The Museum Of Curiosity, which returns to Radio 4 in October.
British Comedy Guide, 29th September 2021