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How Brian and Roger became a stage play
How a podcast about two sad, divorced men turned into a 'Highly Offensive' play.
Dan Skinner, The Independent, 1st November 2021
Stath Lets Flats: return to good old-fashioned clownery
With the return of his brilliant series Stath Lets Flats, Jamie Demetriou has reminded us of the joy of clowning around. But why, asks Ed Cumming, are characters like Stath such a rare breed, and has the lack of clowns in entertainment led to more of them in politics?
Ed Cumming, The Independent, 1st November 2021
Leicester MP to perform stand-up
It's not often an MP wants people to burst out in hysterical laughter when they're talking - but Jon Ashworth is hoping that's going to be the case when he takes part in a stand-up comedy event this week. The Labour MP for Leicester South has joined the lineup for Leicester's Stand Up Challenge, an annual charity event.
Asha Patel, Leicester Mercury, 1st November 2021
Zahra Barri: the joys of not being a perfectionist
It's become the millennial humblebrag alongside, "I'm a people pleaser" and "I suffer from imposter syndrome". But being a perfectionist is a massive pain in the bum, albeit also the number one thing to say in a job interview when asked what your biggest flaw is.
Zahra Barri, Funny Women, 1st November 2021
Brighton Komedia severs ties with compere Stephen Grant
Brighton's Komedia venue is severing ties with regular compere Stephen Grant after 22 years.
Chortle, 1st November 2021
New Felt Nowt comedy club set up in Sunderland
A new North East comedy cooperative plans to tickle some ribs in the city with a new comedy club.
Katy Wheeler, The Sunderland Echo, 1st November 2021
Private Eye at 60: Is politics too strange for satire?
Private Eye is best-known for jokes, satire and investigative journalism. And as Britain's best-selling news and current affairs magazine, it's risen in circulation while print media has fallen. But do features like Glenda Slagg stand the test of time? And is it impossible to satirise politicians in 2021? Kirsty Wark speaks to Ian Hislop, Private Eye's editor for the past 35 years, Adam Macqueen, author of Private Eye: The 60 Yearbook and Kathryn Lamb, the magazine's cartoonist.
Kirsty Walk, BBC, 1st November 2021
Stories of legendary UK comic Jimbo...
This week, esteemed comic Noel James posted an announcement about a last minute act appearing on the bill at his Cafe Play club in Mumbles, Swansea, Wales, this Saturday, 6th November. The act is the legendary and sadly not widely-enough fêted UK comic Jimbo (not to be confused with Australian comic Jimbo Bazoobi). The news on Facebook of our British Jimbo's booking elicited a fair number of comments, almost entirely from other comedians.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 1st November 2021
Old Vic cancels Terry Gilliam show over trans views
Terry Gilliam, the former Monty Python star, has been "cancelled" by one of Britain's leading theatres because some of its staff had concerns about his views. Gilliam, 80, had been due to co-direct the Stephen Sondheim musical Into The Woods at the Old Vic in London next year. The American composer had expressed support for Gilliam's artistic vision for the production. The theatre, however, has unexpectedly announced the cancellation of the show. Gilliam, who could not be contacted yesterday, is said to have upset members of staff at the Old Vic because of his views on various topics, including Harvey Weinstein and trans rights.
David Sanderson, The Times, 1st November 2021
Cancel culture vs free speech? It's nothing new
Archives show just how long comedy has been at the centre of this battle.
Chortle, 1st November 2021
Where to see pantomime in London this Christmas
Panto is back for 2021 - oh yes it is! Here's our pick of the biggest pantomimes happening at London theatres for Christmas 2021.
Laura Reynolds, Londonist, 1st November 2021Videos
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8:35am25 min
Justin's House
Series 5, Episode 6 - Catwalk ChaosIt's Monster Fashion week and Little Monster needs something to wear.
6:30pm30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity
Gallery 16, Episode 3 - Meeting Ninety-SevenJohn Lloyd and Holly Walsh welcome impressionist Jon Culshaw, comedian Rosie Jones and writer Elisabeth Robinson.
6:30pm30 min
The Leak
Series 14, Special - Green LeakThe new series of the satirical panel show begins with a special edition following the COP26 Summit. Tom Prince and guests Matt Green, Helen Monks, Priya Hall and Clint Edwards attempt to solve the climate crisis using only the power of comedy.
8:30pm30 min
The Goes Wrong Show
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Cornley Drama Festival Part 2Continuing last-week's Disaster Festival, The Cornley Drama Society put on four more performances.
9pm60 min
The Outlaws
Series 1, Episode 2Christian begs the local drug lord to uphold his side of their bargain and stay away from his sister, while Rani attempts to mentor Esme for her new friend Christian.
9pm60 min
Noel Fielding: An Evening With
TV broadcast of Noel Fielding's 2015-released live DVD.
10pm30 min
Frankie Boyle's New World Order
Series 5, Episode 2Guests including Susie McCabe talk about Labour's electoral chances and the Taliban.