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Funny Women Awards 2016. Image shows from L to R: Carol Walsh, Harriet Braine, Carolyn Goodyear. Copyright: Creative by Wren

Funny Women Awards 2016 winners announced

Thursday 29th September 2016

The winners of the Funny Women Awards 2016 have been announced. Harriet Braine, Carolyn Goodyear and Carol Walsh were the winners.

Richard Gadd wins Edinburgh Comedy Award

Saturday 27th August 2016

The results of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2016 have been announced. Richard Gadd won the main award, with Scott Gibson named Best Newcomer, and Iraq Out & Loud taking the panel prize.

Amused Moose Laugh Off 2016. Image shows from L to R: Nigel Ng, Alex Zane. Copyright: Amused Moose

Nigel Ng wins Amused Moose Laugh Off 2016

Thursday 12th May 2016

Nigel Ng has been named the winner of the Amused Moose Laugh Off 2016 stand-up competition. Meanwhile People's Champion KG Tha Comedian had to rush off because his wife was giving birth.

One Foot In The Grave. Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave's Victor Meldrew to return

Sunday 17th April 2016

Richard Wilson is to revive his famous One Foot In The Grave character Victor Meldrew for a two-week run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Radio Active. Image shows from L to R: Angus Deayton, Philip Pope, Helen Atkinson-Wood, Michael Fenton Stevens

Radio Active to return as a live stage show

Monday 11th April 2016

1980s sketch show Radio Active is to return as a live stage show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Marguerite Grant wins Silver Stand Up 2016

Friday 19th February 2016

Marguerite Grant has won the Silver Stand Up 2016 final, a competition for comedians over the age of 55.

Chortle Awards 2016 nominees

Saturday 13th February 2016

The nominees have been announced for the 2016 Chortle Awards. James Acaster, Joe Lycett, Joseph Morpurgo, Mark Steel and Tom Parry are up for Best Show.