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Women In Comedy Festival Live

Women In Comedy Festival to launch awards

Friday 30th August 2024

The Woman In Comedy Festival, which will return to Manchester in October with nearly 80 shows, has announced it is launching awards for the best show and best new act.

The Fast Show Special. Paul Whitehouse. Credit: Down The Line Productions, Tyson Benton TV

Could The Fast Show get Ron Manager spin-off?

Thursday 29th August 2024

Could The Fast Show's Ron Manager be getting his own spin-off? Simon Day has revealed that he and Paul Whitehouse are writing something "about football".

The Laura Awards 2024. Image shows left to right: Hudson Hughes, Aidan Pittman Fringe

Dr Dolittle Kills a Man wins in The Laura Awards 2024

Thursday 29th August 2024

Dr Dolittle Kills a Man (and Reads Extracts From His New Book) starring Aidan Pittman was determined the winner of The Laura Awards, a slightly dubious annual prize decided by a woman called Laura whilst she is on holiday at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Low Effort Sketches Ed Fringe Mario Kart Tournament 2024. Image shows left to right: Andy Bucks, Ewan Woods, Alice Wickersham, Tom Whiston, Melissa Redman Fringe

Low Effort Sketches Ed Fringe Mario Kart Tournament 2024 results

Thursday 29th August 2024

The results of the Low Effort Sketches Ed Fringe Mario Kart Tournament 2024 have been confirmed, with Ewan Woods from Cambridge Footlights topping the time rankings.

Porridge stamps Shop

Porridge celebrated with Royal Mail stamps

Thursday 29th August 2024

A set of eight special Royal Mail stamps are being released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of prison sitcom Porridge.

Jones Bootmaker ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Fringe

ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards shortlists revealed

Wednesday 21st August 2024

The Jones Bootmaker ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards have announced 13 nominees for Best Show and 10 nominees for Best Newcomer.

Comedy Poster Awards Fringe

Comedy Poster Awards shortlists revealed

Tuesday 20th August 2024

Shortlists have been announced for the Edinburgh-centric Comedy Poster Awards ahead of a live results ceremony tonight.

Jones Bootmaker ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Fringe

Jones Bootmaker ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards announces longlists

Friday 16th August 2024

Longlists have been announced for the 2024 ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards, sponsored by Jones Bootmaker.

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose Fringe

'So You Think You're Funny?' 2024 finalists announced

Thursday 15th August 2024

Alana Jackson, Alex Gogarty, Ayo Adenekan, Bert Broadbent, Ciara O'Connor, Fab Goualin, Kate Sharp, Laurie Brewster, Paras Patel and Sophia Wren will take part in the So You Think You're Funny? 2024 final.

The Many Wrongs Of Lord Christian Brighty. Image shows left to right: Churlington (Colin McFarlane), Christian Brighty, Babs (Jessica Knappett) Radio

The Many Wrongs Of Lord Christian Brighty cast revealed

Thursday 15th August 2024

The Many Wrongs Of Lord Christian Brighty, a new sitcom starting on Radio 4 on Saturday 24th August, will feature Jessica Knappett and Colin McFarlane in lead roles.

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