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Image shows left to right: Adam Drake, Kath Hughes, Edward Easton, Tarot. Credit: Matt Stronge Live

Tarot present: The beginner's guide to doing sketch in your 30s

Saturday 16th November 2024

Despite the almost certain guarantee of celebrity and riches, very few sketch groups continue into their 30s. Apart from Tarot. Here they explain how they've managed to get this far, in five easy steps.

Sorry, I Didn't Know. Chizzy Akudolu TV

Chizzy Akudolu introduces Series 5 of 'Sorry, I Didn't Know'

Friday 15th November 2024

As Sorry, I Didn't Know returns to ITV1 for a fifth series, we talk to the panel show's regular team leader Chizzy Akudolu about the format, her career, and more.

Milo Edwards. Credit: Joshua Perot Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Milo Edwards

Friday 15th November 2024

On tour with Sentimental, Milo Edwards recalls Russian mall angst and reappraises a stand-up legend.

Lazarus & Dingwall. Image shows from L to R: Steve Lazarus (Stephen Frost), Mark Dingwall (Mark Arden). Copyright: BBC Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #332

Wednesday 13th November 2024

Cropping up this time as topics: Les Dawson, Mark Arden & Stephen Frost, Tamsin Greig, DJ Dave Clifton, Maureen Lipman and more.

Paulina Lenoir. Credit: David Pickens Live

Random 8: Paulina Lenoir

Tuesday 12th November 2024

Bringing the spectacular Puella Eterna to Soho Theatre, Paulina Lenoir talks tarot garden, Jodorowsky joints and a flying diva.

Cruise Ship Features

Cruise Control

Monday 11th November 2024

For stand-ups, taking a cruise gig could be a gamble.

Fern Brady. Credit: Raphaël Neal Live

Fern Brady, The Weirdos, Anirban Dasgupta, Andrew Doherty - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary

Monday 11th November 2024

Mark Muldoon reports back on gigs by Taskmaster star Fern Brady, Qanon vs Dracula - the latest comedy play from The Weirdos comedy collective, Mumbai comedian Arjun Dasgupta, and newcomer Andrew Doherty gives us a twisted comic adventure in Gay Sex Witch Cult.

Are You Being Served?. Image shows left to right: Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton), Mrs Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Mr Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough). Credit: BBC Features

Comedy Rewind: Dear Sexy Knickers - A love letter to Are You Being Served?

Sunday 10th November 2024

With 10 series under its belt, the iconic department store sitcom Are You Being Served? could appear overwhelming to newcomers. We pay tribute and look at what made the series so special.

A Christmas Carol(ish). David Elms. Credit: Matt Crockett Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: David Elms

Friday 8th November 2024

He's about to get festive with Nick Mohammed and co, but which previous quasi-panto caused David Elms a pant emergency?

Rhys James. Credit: Matt Crockett Shop

Rhys James talks about his Spilt Milk special

Thursday 7th November 2024

Rhys James has a new stand-up special out to stream (and a single copy on DVD). We talk to him about getting into comedy, evolving a show and his New Year's resolutions.

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