Press clippings
Royal Variety Performance 2024 comedy line-up announced
Ellie Taylor, Matt Forde, Scott Bennett and Larry Dean are amongst the acts taking part in this year's Royal Variety Performance, which will be hosted by Alan Carr and Amanda Holden.
British Comedy Guide, 20th November 2024Radio 4's 2025 comedy commissions
Radio 4 has ordered new comedy series starring Matt Forde, Laura Smyth, Ria Lina, Dara O Briain and Isy Suttie. It's also confirmed the return of formats from Frank Skinner, Michael Spicer, Chris McCausland, Glenn Moore and others.
British Comedy Guide, 4th November 2024Matt Forde review
If there was any downside to the show, it was that the first half, at only 20 minutes, felt a bit short - though the real disappointment came from the fact that I'd have loved to hear more. The second half, though, more than made up for it, packed with Forde's usual witty observations and political barbs.
Matthew Brown, Narc Magazine, 11th October 2024Matt Forde: "Other comics don't joke about erectile dysfunction"
A year ago, the stand-up and podcaster Matt Forde was diagnosed with a rare cancer. He underwent gruelling surgery, spent ten weeks in hospital and was fitted with a stoma. But he still sees the funny side.
Sarfraz Manzoor, The Times, 20th September 2024Matt Forde forced to cancel Edinburgh Fringe show after audience members become unwell
Matt Forde was forced to bring one of his Edinburgh Fringe gigs to an early finish after audience members became unwell.
Josie Copson and Kitty Chrisp, Metro, 15th August 2024Jon Richardson joins Absolute Radio
Jon Richardson will host a Saturday show on Absolute Radio from September. He'll be taking over the slot that Frank Skinner occupied for more than 15 years.
British Comedy Guide, 13th August 2024Edinburgh Fringe Diary 2024 - Part Two
Forget Covid, jokes are like a virus at the Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th August 2024What Labour's election win means for Edinburgh Fringe's political comedians
The snap election has had a domino effect on political comedians' performances at Edinburgh this year.
Katie Spencer, Sky News, 4th August 2024Matt Forde's Edinburgh Festival Fringe Political Party podcast guests added
Matt Forde will interview Anas Sarwar, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Sarah Brown, over three live Edinburgh Festival Fringe Political Party podcast specials.
Podcasting Today, 3rd August 2024Comedians are seeing a sinister and 'violent' shift in British audiences
Comics talks about the increase in threats to their performances.
Kitty Chrisp, Metro, 31st July 2024