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TV

Jim Smith to host festive stand-up special on BBC Scotland

Monday 6th November 2023

Scotland Stands Up - due to be broadcast as part of BBC Scotland's festive celebrations - will feature Jim Smith, Susie McCabe, Jamie MacDonald, Stuart McPherson and Marjolein Robertson.

The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. Jimmy Carr

TV

Big Fat Quiz to return for 2023 and Telly specials

Monday 6th November 2023

Jimmy Carr is set to host The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year for Channel 4 again this December, and also a new spin on the format too, The Big Fat Quiz Of Telly.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.