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Big Kick Energy. Image shows left to right: Maisie Adam, Suzi Ruffell Online

Suzi Ruffell and Maisie Adam win award for their football podcast

Sunday 5th November 2023

Big Kick Energy, a podcast hosted by Suzi Ruffell and Maisie Adam, has won a Broadcast Sports Award.

Wil Hodgson Online

Wil Hodgson stand-up special Barbicidal Tendencies now on YouTube

Sunday 5th November 2023

Go Faster Stripe has published Barbicidal Tendencies, a stand-up special by Wil Hodgson, for free on YouTube.

Joz Norris Live

Eggbox live format to showcase short films and live script readings

Sunday 5th November 2023

Comedian Joz Norris is setting up Eggbox, a new live comedy show format combining short film screenings and live script readings.

Paul Smith People

Paul Smith is ready for MMA battle against Jake Quickenden

Thursday 2nd November 2023

Stand-up comedian Paul Smith is taking on X Factor singer Jake Quickenden in a MMA fight in Manchester this Saturday dubbed "stage to the cage". He says "The threat of being punched in the face repeatedly is a good motivator to prepare properly".

Frog And Bucket comedy club Live

Beat the Frog World Series 2023 finalists

Tuesday 31st October 2023

The finalists for Manchester's annual new act final at the Frog And Bucket comedy club have been revealed. 10 acts will perform on Monday 6th November.

Joe Wells Online

Joe Wells releases I Am Autistic special on YouTube

Friday 27th October 2023

Joe Wells has teamed up with Go Faster Stripe to release a recording of his stand-up special I Am Autistic on YouTube.

Sean Lock. Copyright: Off The Kerb TV

Sean Lock and Lee Mack piloted spoof kids puppet show for the BBC

Thursday 26th October 2023

Sean Lock and Lee Mack voiced puppets for a failed BBC pilot the latter has revealed.

Olga Koch Online

Olga Koch releases Just Friends stand-up special

Thursday 26th October 2023

Olga Koch's stand-up special Just Friends is now available via 800 Pound Gorilla Media, and then comes to YouTube on 28th November.

The Ultimate Choice. Steph McGovern Radio

The Ultimate Choice returns to Radio 4

Wednesday 25th October 2023

The Ultimate Choice is returning to Radio 4 next year, once again hosted by Steph McGovern and with guests including Russell Kane, Isy Suttie, Darren Harriott and Amy Gledhill.

Back To Life. Miranda (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures TV

Back To Life is dead says Daisy Haggard

Tuesday 24th October 2023

Back To Life will not be returning for a third series, star and co-writer Daisy Haggard has revealed to her co-star Adrian Edmondson on his Out To Lunch podcast.

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