The Stand announces final batch of Edinburgh Fringe shows

After a tempestuous couple of years resulting in one missed Fringe in 2020 and one barely recognisable one in 2021, The Stand release their final batch of shows for the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Omid Djalili's joke to Queen about missing Parliament raises eyebrows

The Queen beamed throughout the Gallop Through History event at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, and she was even amused by a rather cheeky joke from host Omid Djalili.

Omid Djalili to lead the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebration on ITV

This celebratory event will be broadcast live on ITV from the private grounds of Windsor Castle on Sunday 15th May and is the first televised event to mark this historic occasion.

Omid Djalili: Clever comedians can navigate cancel culture

Clever comedians can navigate the so-called war on jokes with more explanation, Omid Djalili has told the BBC. "I've never done more set-up in my life," he told Hardtalk's Stephen Sackur. Djalili said his thought process is: "I better say this before they cancel me."

Does Omid Djalili have the most-watched comedy show on Earth?

Omid Djalili is claiming the title of the 'most-watched comedy show on the planet' following the launch of his BBC Persian programme.

Omid Djalili slapped with fine and points after speeding through roadworks

Comedian Omid Djalili has been handed a fine after speeding through roadworks in his luxury silver Lexus.

Djalili, 51, raced through the roadworks on the A14 in Suffolk at 65mph, breaking the temporary speed limit of 50mph.

Review: Omid Djalili @ Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle

Precision-provocative when he needs to be and never less than warm and genuine, after a lockdown spent doing Zoom gigs in his lavatory Djalili seemed thrilled to be back on stage.

Chelsea FC to hold minute's applause for Sean Lock

Chelsea will remember comedian and season ticket holder Sean Lock with a minute's applause at their next home game after he died aged 58. The Blues have agreed to commemorate his death before their Premier League match with Aston Villa on September 11.