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Top of the Pods - How live podcasts are taking over comedy
The format has gone from low-cost side hustle to, for some, a lucrative bread-winner, and audiences are flocking to them.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 1st April 2022Chortle Awards 2022 shortlist revealed
The nominees have been announced for the Chortle Awards 2022, with Bob Mortimer, Liz Kingsman and Adam Rowe leading the shortlists, with two nominations apiece.
British Comedy Guide, 8th March 2022Richard Herring raises £30,000 for two Hertfordshire hospitals
Herring has raised more than £30,000 for the hospitals where he received treatment for testicular cancer.
BBC, 24th November 2021Big names added to the Slapstick Festival 2022
Armando Iannucci, David Mitchell, Barry Cryer, Sally Phillips, Richard Herring, Tim Vine and more...
Chortle, 22nd October 2021Jackie Weaver to host live comedy gigs
Jackie Weaver - who became an internet star for her handling of a Handforth parish council meeting went viral - is becoming a panel show host. The administrator will host two live events featuring comedians Paul Sinha, Richard Herring, Isy Suttie, Suzi Ruffell, Ken Cheng and Glenn Moore.
Chortle, 28th September 2021Richard Herring - Podcast boom prodigy
How Richard Herring found podcasts before the rest of the famous people in the world did.
WhyNow, 1st August 2021Richard Herring launching new emergency questions book
Richard Herring is publishing a new book of hypothetical conundrums based on the success of the 'emergency questions/ he deploys on his hit podcast. Would You Rather? is a family-friendly take on his ridiculous conversation-starters, which have previously been compiled in their own book.
Chortle, 5th July 2021Anneka Rice writing sitcom about her fake agent
Anneka Rice is writing a sitcom about her imaginary former agent. Clemmie Hart was the fictional representative she created to continue fielding work offers while she took time out from showbusiness to raise her children.
British Comedy Guide, 7th May 2021Richard Herring confirms interview shows with audience
Richard Herring has confirmed further names for his upcoming RHLSTP interview shows. They will take place at the Clapham Grand in south London and there will be a socially distanced audience.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th May 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 2021