FYI Page 16
News nuggets, trivia and fun goings-on.
Marcel Lucont releases No.Dix special on YouTube
Monday 1st January 2024
A recording of No.Dix, the live comedy show with a full band starring French comedy character Marcel Lucont, has been released on YouTube.
Radio 4 to showcase online comedy creators in sketch show POV
Friday 22nd December 2023
Comedians Rachel Fairburn, Daniel Foxx, Matt Green, Rosie Holt, Emma Jones, Kelechi Okafor and Vinny Thomas will be showcased in Radio 4 sketch show pilot POV.
Eric Rushton releases Not That Deep stand-up special on YouTube
Friday 22nd December 2023
Sean Lock Comedy Award winner Eric Rushton's stand-up special, Not That Deep, is now available to watch for free via YouTube.
Jen Brister's stand-up special The Optimist now on YouTube
Tuesday 19th December 2023
Jen Brister's critically-acclaimed stand-up hour The Optimist is now available for free on YouTube.
Alex Brooker supports UNICEF
Tuesday 19th December 2023
The Last Leg star Alex Brooker has been made a UNICEF UK High Profile Supporter to recognise "his unwavering support to the charity and commitment to protecting the rights of children around the world".
Munya Chawawa, Eddie Kadi & more bring Christmas to BBC Radio 1Xtra
Friday 15th December 2023
Comedians, including Munya Chawawa, Darren Harriott, Kyrah Gray, Slim, Cassandra Maria and Eddie Kadi, are taking over BBC Radio 1Xtra this Christmas, as they try to find the best joke of 2023.
Applications open for Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award
Friday 15th December 2023
The Glasgow International Comedy Festival has opened the application form for performers to submit ideas for who should win the 2024 Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.
Kiell Smith-Bynoe to stand in for Mae Martin on Taskmaster special
Thursday 14th December 2023
The next Taskmaster Champion of Champions special will follow in early 2024. Mae Martin is unavailable for filming, so series runner-up Kiell Smith-Bynoe has stepped up to fill the space.
Taskmaster Live Experience planned
Wednesday 13th December 2023
Greg Davies and Alex Horne have announced that planning for a Taskmaster Live Experience has started.
'Auf Wiedersehen, Pet' to be celebrated via Newcastle event
Wednesday 13th December 2023
An event celebrating 1980s comedy drama Auf Wiedersehen, Pet will take place in Newcastle on 11th May 2024.