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Random 8: Angela Barnes
Tuesday 25th February 2025
Band Aid, Beryl the Peril, and the Battle of Hastings: Angela Barnes tackles the ultimate eight-question test.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Jena Friedman
Friday 21st February 2025
Back in London with her most personal show yet, Jena Friedman plays us the greatest toddler heckle, ever.
Adam Flood / Phil O'Shea / Kate Hammer / Maddie Fernando - Bobby Carroll's Live Comedy Diary
Tuesday 18th February 2025
Bobby catches some inclusive and progressive mixed bill shows, All Mouth Queer Comedy and Clown Extravaganza. He is also wowed by Adam Flood's Back Of The Spoon tour.
Random 8: Alwin Solanky
Tuesday 18th February 2025
What do Richard Dawkins, Jane Goodall and Jurassic Park 3 have in common? They all appear in Alwin Solanky's pre-Leicester ruminations.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Lauren Pattison
Friday 14th February 2025
Heading to Leicester and beyond, Lauren Pattison talks headline joy, back-row aggro, and the most torturous train story you've ever heard.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Sarah Roberts
Friday 7th February 2025
On the silk road with Silkworm, Sarah Roberts recalls the night of a crem and chips.
Random 8: Mr Chonkers
Tuesday 4th February 2025
He's back, back, back, on a British tour. But how did John Norris become Mr Chonkers? And where does he dream of ending up?
First Gig, Worst Gig: Alice Fraser
Friday 31st January 2025
As her new book heads to the shelves and on tour, Alice Fraser reveals ups, downs and a horrific sausage party.
Inside No. 9: Stage/Fright and the end of Greenwich's Sunday Special - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary
Thursday 30th January 2025
John Robins, Fern Brady, Ed Gamble, Lou Sanders, Ivo Graham, Sharon Wanjohi, Jenny Tian, Jeff Innocent and Thor Stenhaug all feature as Sunday Special at Up The Creek in Greenwich host their last ever shows. Plus: modern TV classic Inside No. 9 launches a stage show in London's West End. So what did our live comedy columnist Mark Muldoon think of it?
Rachel Galvo / Aurie Styla - Bobby Carroll's Live Comedy Diary
Wednesday 29th January 2025
Bobby witnesses a newish act already on tour and questions whether the marketing has overtaken the end product. Later, he feels on far safer ground with an assured pair of comedy hands.