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Channel 4 orders Bad Baby digital prank game
Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Channel 4 has ordered a prank game series for its digital platforms. Bad Baby will be hosted by former Love Island contestant Chloe Burrows.
Dane Baptiste releases free show Chocolate Chip
Monday 7th August 2023
Dane Baptiste has released his hit stand-up show The Chocolate Chip on YouTube for free.
Best Comedy Podcast 2023 nominees revealed
Tuesday 25th July 2023
Nominees have been revealed for 2023's British Podcast Awards, with comedians and comic shows featuring in a range of categories.
Tom Little launches anxiety sitcom Don't Overthink It
Monday 3rd July 2023
Tom Little has written and stars in the loosely autobiographical sitcom Don't Overthink It, which will be released weekly online and featuring a host of upcoming comedians, including Jain Edwards, Sunil Patel, Celya AB, Chris Cantrill.
Daisy May Cooper and Dara O Briain launch debut podcasts via Audible
Wednesday 26th April 2023
Audible has announced a new batch of shows, with Daisy May Cooper and Dara O Briain amongst those making their first podcast series via the platform. There's also new podcasts coming from Lolly Adefope and Mo Gilligan, and the company has renewed the podcasts by Alan Partridge, Kurupt FM, French & Saunders and Jack Whitehall.
Mo Gilligan to launch stand-up showcase on Audible
Friday 10th March 2023
Audible will publish Mo Gilligan's Spotlight, a stand-up comedy podcast series hosted by the comedian which will feature acts including Eddie Kadi, Thanyia Moore and Kae Kurd.
NextUp to stream Angel, Monkey Barrel and Backyard gigs
Thursday 23rd February 2023
Streaming platform NextUp has launched three 'digitised' comedy clubs, with more to follow. Shows from Angel Comedy, Monkey Barrel and Backyard Comedy will now regularly stream directly to NextUp's platform as part of their innovation and access strategy.
Channel 4 to launch rap mockumentary series Dropped
Wednesday 1st February 2023
Channel 4 is to launch Dropped, an online sitcom series about a pair of music stars aiming to keep up with the latest trends.
What The Aitch prank show to launch on Snapchat
Thursday 19th January 2023
A prank show series in which Manchester rapper Aitch plays tricks on his friends and family is to launch on Snapchat this Saturday.
James Acaster launches spoof true crime podcast & writes first film
Wednesday 21st September 2022
James Acaster is crowdfunding a spoof true crime podcast focused on his alter-ego, undercover cop Pat Springleaf. He has also written his first film screenplay, based upon his short story about a murder, To Do.