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Billy Connolly shares admission about death after 'confronting' subject due to health struggles
Scottish comedian reveals what he thought after receiving bad news from his doctor.
Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 30th August 2024
The News Quiz cleared of 'pro-Israel bias'
The News Quiz has been cleared of bias after a listener complained that panelists 'scoffed' at the idea Israel allowed the October 7 attacks to take place as a pretext for invading Gaza.
Chortle, 30th August 2024
Bath gets a new comedy club
The basement of The Assembly Inn on Alfred Street is being converted into a 70-seat venue, The Jesters Of Bath, which will offer comedy three nights a week.
Chortle, 30th August 2024
"And What About the Vegetables?"
I have to be honest, I didn't exactly have a rule against embedding GB News material on here. I didn't think I really needed one. What was the likelihood that I'd ever have cause to do it? Unfortunately, back on the 18th March 2024, something happened which forces me to briefly acknowledge the channel's existence. Piers Pottinger, public-affairs consultant and former advisor to Margaret Thatcher, makes a bit of a twat of himself when talking about a sketch from Spitting Image which he thought happened in real life.
Dirty Feed, 30th August 2024
"You know your show is garbage!": inside TV's biggest backlashes
From Watchmen to The Rings Of Power to Piglets, TV is increasingly being bombarded with outrage. We talk to the creators of shows who faced down furore, review bombing and a furious police force.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 30th August 2024Could this have been my last Edinburgh Fringe?
Probably not. And here's why.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th August 2024
South Africa to remake The Office
The Office is being remade in South Africa, primarily in Afrikaans.
Chortle, 30th August 2024Videos
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11:30am30 min
Noising Up
Series 4, Episode 1The Noising Up team return to cover the week's other big reunion - Oasis getting back together - plus all sorts of topical sketches definitely maybe inspired by the news.
1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 18, Episode 1Mark Nelson is joined by stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald, who describes his unique experiences with the deep fat fryer on MasterChef as a blind person. They are joined by Kirsty Paterson a.k.a. 'The Sad Oompa Loompa' whose fortunes have turned around from public ridicule to an international star. Completing the line-up is legendary entertainer and comedian Bobby Davro, who shares stories about the highs and lows of his career, plus his special relationship with Les Dennis.
6:30pm30 min
Catherine Bohart: TL;DR
Episode 6 - Hang on - are there ghosts in this machine?Elon Musk thinks there should be regulation around AI. Is he right? Can AI really change the world, or are we just training our future robot overlords? Times journalist Hugo Rifkind navigates the ethical minefield of artificial intelligence, while Professor Gina Neff breaks down how AI is already reshaping our lives - and the risks that come with it. Meanwhile, in the TL;DR Sidebar, comedian Sunil Patel dives into the wild world of AI romance and discovers the perks and pitfalls of having an AI girlfriend. Will it be love at first byte?
9:30pm60 min
The Last Leg
The Last Leg In Paris, Episode 3 - Day 2Guests including comedians Chris McCausland and Maisie Adam join in the fun, while semi-regular guest Josh Pugh brings all the latest news and action live from the French capital.
10pm15 min
The Golden Cobra
Episode 5 - A Massive Waste Of TimeBasil and Jub decide it's finally time to make a TV advert for the Golden Cobra. Samita worries about her daughter's new relationship with infamous school bully Connor.
10:15pm15 min
The Golden Cobra
Episode 6 - A Big StepDown in the dumps and riddled with guilt, a broken Nick reflects on his past and the devastating life-changing decision that led him to where he is now.