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Iain Stirling and Steve Bugeja on Buffering
The duo have dug deep into their experience of grotty houseshares and kids' TV to create the new show.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 27th July 2021
Peter Kay is returning to the stage
The comedian, 48, will be performing two charity shows next month to raise money for Laura Nuttall, who has been battling terminal brain cancer for three years.
Fay Leyfield, The Sun, 27th July 2021
Mike Bubbins announces tour for 2022
Throwback is a powerful, thought-provoking, visceral hour of stand-up comedy, that pushes boundaries, defies neat descriptions and challenges the audience... AS IF IT IS!
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th July 2021
Adam Kay announces nationwide tour of his Xmas show
Adam Kay has announced a 22-date nationwide tour of his hit show Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th July 2021
Sun reporters take a Jo Brand joke literally...
Today the tabloid claims that: "Comic Jo Brand appeared on stage at Latitude Festival in Suffolk this weekend after having taken magic mushrooms and drank [sic] too much booze." That fake news is based on a comment the stand-up made in obvious jest on stage at the comedy arena on Sunday afternoon.
Chortle, 27th July 2021
Dawn French narrates first audiobook of I Love My...
Dawn French will narrate an audiobook edition of Giles Andreae's I Love My... picture books for Bolinda, the first time any of the series will be produced in audio.
Heloise Wood, The Bookseller, 27th July 2021
Jenan Younis on Weapons of Mass Hilarity
Tired of racism on the comedy scene towards Middle Eastern comics, Jenan Younis started her own night Weapons of Mass Hilarity - where gags about body hair and Farsi abound.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 27th July 2021
Jo Brand joins Scala Radio
BAFTA-winning comedian Jo Brand joins Scala Radio for a new four-part series across the station in August.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th July 2021
Camden Fringe 2021 - interview - Lil Saffron
Today we are talking to Michael Kunze about musical comedy Lil Saffron: Ragu to Riches
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 27th July 2021
Tom Davis on King Gary
The star of BBC One's geezer-ish sitcom talks drag acts, working-class representation - and towering over the comedy world.
Chris Harvey, The Telegraph, 27th July 2021Videos
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5pm30 min
Lagging
Series 1, Episode 2 - The TicketTEAM SMoRCLe spot a game launching on a social media channel, but the group only win one ticket to attend the event.
6:30pm30 min
Simon Evans Goes To Market
Series 6, Episode 2 - The High StreetSimon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics and in this episode he explores the state of the British High Street.
10pm60 min
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 6, Episode 1Swapping stories tonight are Darren Harriott, Sarah Keyworth, Angela Scanlon and Dara O Briain discussing, well, anything funny.
11pm30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane
Series 1, Episode 29 - Affleck's At The Door, With Angellica BellFi and Jane speak to presenter Angellica Bell. She to tell them about her podcast Rewirement, which explores people's experiences of retirement and how to make the most of it.