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Wasteman. Joe Leather. Credit: Corinne Cumming

Fringe

Wasteman star Joe Leather slips disc ahead of Fringe run

Monday 17th July 2023

Joe Leather, who is due to perform his drag-queen related show Wasteman at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, has had a medical mishap. But, as he explains, the show must go on...

Up Pompeii. Image shows from L to R: Ammonia (Barbara Murray), Lurcio (Frankie Howerd), Ludicrus Sextus (Michael Hordern). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited

TV

BFI to screen US Up Pompeii! pilot

Monday 17th July 2023

The BFI will screen the unseen pilot for an American adaptation of Up Pompeii! in August as it celebrates the 35th anniversary of archive recovery organisation Kaleidoscope.

Fringe

Objectively dubious The Laura Awards launch in Edinburgh

Sunday 16th July 2023

The Laura Awards will see the housemate of comedian Alex Franklin name the best shows at the Edinburgh Festival, despite the fact she has "no comedy experience" and "sometimes incredibly irrational opinions".

Radio

Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics renewed to Series 10

Monday 10th July 2023

Natalie Haynes has confirmed her Radio 4 format Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics will return for Series 9 in November, and that a tenth series will follow in 2024.

People

Mrs Brown's Boys star Brendan O'Carroll has new TV show ideas

Sunday 9th July 2023

Mrs Brown's Boys creator Brendan O'Carroll has revealed he is developing two TV projects; a version of his 1990s play about a positive mental attitude course, and a documentary series following his family as they tour the country.

People

Stewart Lee to re-write Macbeth for Royal Shakespeare Company

Sunday 9th July 2023

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that Stewart Lee will rewrite a contemporary version of the Porter scene in its upcoming production of Macbeth.

TV

CBBC developing animated comedies

Tuesday 4th July 2023

The BBC is developing two comedy series after a search to find new ideas for animated children's series.

The Comedians' Choice Awards 2022. Rob Copland

Online

Rob Copland publishes his award-winning show on YouTube

Monday 3rd July 2023

Rob Copland has published a recording of Mainstream Muck (Gimme Some of That), the comedy show he won the 2022 Comedians' Choice Awards with, on YouTube.