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![Image shows left to right: Sean Foley, Steve Coogan, Armando Iannucci. Credit: Manuel Harlan Image shows left to right: Sean Foley, Steve Coogan, Armando Iannucci. Credit: Manuel Harlan](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/misc/300x200/d/dr_strangelove_2024_team.jpg)
Further cast set for Dr Strangelove in the West End, as show extends run
The satire is based on the iconic Stanley Kubrick film. Award-winning actor Giles Terera will join Steve Coogan in the world premiere stage production.
What's On Stage, 19th June 2024![Ravi Holy Ravi Holy](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/r/ravi_holy.jpg)
As a vicar and a stand-up comedian, take it from me: the Pope is right, laughing at God is OK
The good comedian mocks the powerful. And is there anything or anyone more powerful than God? I don't think so.
Ravi Holy, The Guardian, 19th June 2024![Microphone Microphone](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/misc/300x200/p/pro_topic_stand_up.jpg)
Earth Exchange: The most alternative of alternative comedy clubs
When the story of the alternative comedy revolution of the late 1970s and early 1980s is told, the focus is usually on the Comedy Store and the Comic Strip in Central London. But there were other important venues too, such as The Elgin in Ladbroke Grove, with its alternative cabaret nights run by Alexei Sayle and Tony Allen, and the Earth Exchange in North London. In a series of articles over the coming days, Kim Wells, remembers this often-overlooked endeavour and its signficant role in forging this bold new style of comedy...
Kim Wells, Chortle, 19th June 2024![Sketch Off! 2023. Andrew Doherty Sketch Off! 2023. Andrew Doherty](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/s/sketch_off_2023_andrew_docherty.jpg)
Andrew Doherty interview
"I'm trying to both parody that idea, but also in a small way pay tribute to it." We chat to Andrew Doherty about his folk horror-inspired Fringe show, Gay Witch Sex Cult.
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 19th June 2024![Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll), Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Dino Doyle (Gary Hollywood), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mark Brown (Pat Shields), Betty Brown (Amanda Woods), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Maria Nicholson / Brown (Fiona O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll), Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Dino Doyle (Gary Hollywood), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mark Brown (Pat Shields), Betty Brown (Amanda Woods), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Maria Nicholson / Brown (Fiona O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/300/m/mrs_browns_boys_xmas_2011.jpg)
BBC comedy boss Jon Petrie remains silent when asked if Mrs Brown's Boys is funny
Millions of viewers laugh along with Mrs Brown's Boys, but it appears that the BBC's head of comedy is not one of them. Asked at a BBC comedy showcase event whether he finds the sitcom funny and whether he would watch it if he didn't have to, Jon Petrie refused to answer.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 19th June 2024![Jin Hao Li Jin Hao Li](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/j/jin_hao_li.jpg)
My favourite holiday: Jin Hao Li
Jin Hao Li recalls a memorable trip to Skye that took a filthy turn.
Jin Hao Li, The List, 19th June 2024![Smoggie Queens. Image shows left to right: Stewart (Elijah Young), Sal (Patsy Lowe), Lucinda (Alexandra Mardell), Dickie (Phil Dunning), Mam (Mark Benton). Credit: Matt Crockett, Hat Trick Productions Smoggie Queens. Image shows left to right: Stewart (Elijah Young), Sal (Patsy Lowe), Lucinda (Alexandra Mardell), Dickie (Phil Dunning), Mam (Mark Benton). Credit: Matt Crockett, Hat Trick Productions](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/300x200/s/smoggie_queens.jpg)
BBC boss on importance of queer sitcom Smoggie Queens: "We're backing the creator"
BBC's Director of Comedy Jon Petrie has talked about the importance of giving a platform to queer artists, such as Phil Dunning, the creator of upcoming queer comedy Smoggie Queens.
Charlie Duncan, Pink News, 19th June 2024![Joel Dommett Joel Dommett](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/j/joel_dommett_2019_bw.jpg)
Joel Dommett reveals he's landed huge ITV job
Joel Dommett has revealed he's secured a major new ITV job after filling in for Lorraine Kelly.
The comedian, who has proven himself in a Saturday night prime-time gig as host of The Masked Singer, is considered a trust pair of hands by TV bosses.
Dan Cain, The Sun, 19th June 2024On the Mic Picks: Harriet Dyer
Harriet is a story teller with seemingly natural funny bones.
On The Mic, 19th June 2024Videos
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![Trying. Image shows left to right: Jason Ross (Rafe Spall), Nikki Newman (Esther Smith) Trying. Image shows left to right: Jason Ross (Rafe Spall), Nikki Newman (Esther Smith)](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/300x200_eps/t/trying_0406.jpg)
Trying
Series 4, Episode 6 - Airport RunJason and Nikki's good intentions are derailed by old friends while, unbeknownst to them, their family is about to be rocked.
![Jessica Fostekew Jessica Fostekew](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/people/300x200/j/jessica_fostekew_hench.jpg)
Jessica Fostekew: Sturdy Girl Club
Series 2, Episode 2 - RugbyIn this episode, Jess tries rugby, getting lifted into the air like a toddler in a playground by one England legend - Vicky Fleetwood - and learning from another - Maggie Alphonsi - about the history and future of the women's game.
![Chloe Petts' Toilet Humour. Chloe Petts. Credit: BBC Chloe Petts' Toilet Humour. Chloe Petts. Credit: BBC](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/300x200/c/chloe_petts_toilet_humour.jpg)
Chloe Petts' Toilet Humour
Episode 3Chole and the ghost of Sir Thomas Crapper look at Victorian toilets, and why women were not allowed to use public loos.