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Random 8: Ellen Turnill Montoya
Tuesday 1st July 2025
Boasting surely the biggest hand at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, Ellen Turnill Montoya takes the eight poser challenge.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Dale Elliott Jr
Friday 27th June 2025
Jetting in for some UK sun, Dale Elliott Jr talks Hollywood headaches and the hecklers back home.
Kate Cheka / Raul Kohli - Bobby Carroll's Live Comedy Diary
Wednesday 25th June 2025
Bobby enjoys two tour shows that take on identity politics from diverse voices. One from a developing talent and the other from a battle hardened pro.
Random 8: Alice Cockayne
Tuesday 24th June 2025
Dog meets, Dizzee sessions and a demonic dancer: Alice Cockayne takes us day tripping into her world.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Kyrah Gray
Friday 20th June 2025
Gigging for Refugee Week, Kyrah Gray gives us her best/worst backstory.
Random 8: James Trickey
Tuesday 17th June 2025
Counting the days until his Edinburgh debut, James Trickey talks formative rock festivals, boxing injuries and double entry bookkeeping.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer
Friday 13th June 2025
Chap-hop beef, Gove regrets and Reggie Perrin envy: it's the rise of Mr.B the Gentleman Rhymer.
Random 8: Bennet Kavanagh
Tuesday 10th June 2025
He's obsessed with a certain Jason Statham franchise, but why was Bennet Kavanagh turned off by Thomas the Tank Engine's new direction?
Rik Mayall Comedy Festival report
Monday 9th June 2025
There are few figures in comedy more beloved than Rik Mayall, and now he has a festival named after him. Jake Godfrey headed to Droitwich to check out the inaugural year.
Random 8: Christopher Beanland
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Nasty Nick, S Club 7 and a sweet, sweet bunny: Christopher Beanland brings it all back to us.