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Tom Allen launches new podcast: Room Of Gifts
In this six-part series, Tom Allen invites some of the UK's top comedic talent, including Katherine Ryan, Kat Sadler, Nish Kumar and James Acaster, to bring along their most unwanted gift, and share the funny and revealing stories behind them.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th June 2021Best Comedy Podcast nominees announced
Beef And Dairy Network, Dear Joan And Jericha, Hidden Ireland, Kurupt FM, Poppy Hillstead Has Entered The Chat and SeanceCast have been nominated for Best Comedy Podcast in the British Podcast Awards 2021.
British Comedy Guide, 28th May 2021Improv corner - improv in the media - Hypothetical
I have high hopes for this show and keep my fingers crossed it does well because the world is needing a new and interesting panel show and this just might be it.
Phoenix Remix, 17th May 2021Tom Allen to host Dave show The Island
Tom Allen will front channel Dave's new format The Island, which has been devised by comedians James Acaster, Ed Gamble, Lloyd Langford and John Robins.
British Comedy Guide, 5th May 202125 hilarious stand-up sets to make everything better
From classic Chris Rock to Sarah Millican at her bluntest, these are the routines that have got comedians, readers and Guardian writers through a difficult year.
The Guardian, 3rd May 2021James Acaster never wants to make audience members cry
Acaster talks about how he writes material, figuring out how to talk about mental health onstage, his complicated relationship with his audience.
Vulture, 22nd April 2021Ed Gamble and James Acaster interview
To celebrate 100 episodes of their food podcast, we met the duo at their dream-restaurant.
Tom Nicholson, Esquire, 22nd April 202150 funny podcasts to make you feel much better
Has your daily walk become an endless trudge to nowhere? These podcasts, chosen by comedians, podcasters, Guardian writers and readers, are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
The Guardian, 5th April 2021Comedians contribute to trans allies video
James Acaster, Shappi Khorsandi and Sarah Keyworth are among the performers who have contributed to a new video to mark Trans Day Of Visibility 2021 put together by Sarah O'Connell.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 31st March 2021Grave New World: spoof unmasking our new normal
Anxiety, absurdity and little else pervade the post-pandemic world of Stuart Laws' mockumentary - so what's it trying to say about life after Covid?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 31st March 2021