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Live

Random 8: Chelsea Birkby

Tuesday 21st January 2025

Off on a debut tour, Chelsea Birkby relives childhood Chicago chagrin, quotes Albert Camus, and explains her 'monster muscle'.

Features

Comedy Rewind: Die laughing - Murder Most Horrid

Sunday 19th January 2025

We revisit the horror and hilarity of Murder Most Horrid, an early-90s anthology series of comedy thrillers starring Dawn French.

Live

Dr John Dolittle PhD: top 5 animals who have wronged me (and will wrong you too)

Friday 17th January 2025

Ahead of his upcoming book launch: Dr Dolittle Kills A Man (And Reads Extracts From His New Book) at Soho Theatre, the good doctor reveals which animals he will never trust again, and if you value your wallet or honour, neither should you.

Features

A guide to attending live comedy shows

Friday 17th January 2025

For those just getting into the world of live comedy, here's a walkthrough to some things to think about when planning your next evening out.

Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Alexandra Haddow

Friday 17th January 2025

Off on a debut tour, Alexandra Haddow explains her aversion to Aldershot.

Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #340

Wednesday 15th January 2025

Featured this time: Victoria Wood, Catherine Tate, Are You Being Served?, Up The Elephant And Round The Castle, Withnail & I and more.

TV

Michael McIntyre on Series 8 of his Big Show

Tuesday 14th January 2025

Michael McIntyre talks about the surprises and treats coming up in the eighth series of his BBC One show.

Live

An induction into improv: Q&A with Shoot From The Hip

Tuesday 14th January 2025

Improv group Shoot From The Hip talk about how they got started in the world of comedy, what has drawn them to improvisation and some of the gifts they've received from fans.

Live

Random 8: Kate Cheka

Tuesday 14th January 2025

Funny Women winner Kate Cheka hits Soho then tours - let's hope there are no awkward pre-run protuberances this time.

Features

Comedy Chronicles: Mr Hobbs takes a vacation - When it all backfired for Jack Hobbs

Sunday 12th January 2025

Poor Jack Hobbs. The hilarious but embarrassing tale of what happened to the publisher of comedians' books on a train to Walton-on-Thames has been immortalised thanks to many retellings by his friend Spike Milligan.