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Cerys Bradley Live

Random 8: Cerys Bradley

Tuesday 17th December 2024

With Weirdos' panto and an ambitious solo show upcoming, why is Cerys Bradley launching an urgent BCG appeal - for crisps?

Gavin Webster Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Gavin Webster

Friday 13th December 2024

He's put a band together this Christmas, but what are Gavin Webster's festive highs and lows?

Amy Mason. Credit: Lucy Ridges Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Amy Mason

Friday 6th December 2024

Starting 2025 with a debut stand-up tour, Amy Mason takes us back to where it all began.

Terry Wogan Screams Live

Random 8: Terry Wogan

Tuesday 3rd December 2024

He's back - having apparently possessed the comedian Ben Alborough - and now Terry Wogan tackles London's Soho Theatre. And our random questions.

Alfie Brown Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Alfie Brown

Friday 29th November 2024

Bad year; good show. Alfie Brown takes us back through his highs and lows.

Craig Campbell Live

Random 8: Craig Campbell

Tuesday 26th November 2024

Heading to Scotland on tour, Craig Campbell talks bikes, crabs and a brash young comedy legend.

Adam Riches & John Kearns ARE Ball & Boe - For Fourteen Nights Only. Image shows left to right: John Kearns, Adam Riches. Credit: Matt Stronge Live

Adam Riches on joining with John Kearns to take on Michael Ball and Alfie Boe

Saturday 23rd November 2024

Two award-winning comedy mavericks take on two mighty music behemoths, for two weeks before Christmas. Let ballads commence!

Chris Cantrill Live

Random 8: Chris Cantrill

Tuesday 19th November 2024

Back for another run at London's Soho Theatre, Chris Cantrill explains why squirrels will never pass his lips again.

Milo Edwards. Credit: Joshua Perot Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Milo Edwards

Friday 15th November 2024

On tour with Sentimental, Milo Edwards recalls Russian mall angst and reappraises a stand-up legend.

Paulina Lenoir. Credit: David Pickens Live

Random 8: Paulina Lenoir

Tuesday 12th November 2024

Bringing the spectacular Puella Eterna to Soho Theatre, Paulina Lenoir talks tarot garden, Jodorowsky joints and a flying diva.

A Christmas Carol(ish). David Elms. Credit: Matt Crockett Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: David Elms

Friday 8th November 2024

He's about to get festive with Nick Mohammed and co, but which previous quasi-panto caused David Elms a pant emergency?

Michael Brunström Live

Random 8: Michael Brunström

Tuesday 5th November 2024

He's between Weirdos bashes and heading for Wormhole, but which infamous intruder did Michael Brunström encounter?

Joey Page Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Joey Page

Friday 1st November 2024

Wayne Rooney, Busta Rhymes and a swimwear issue. On-tour Joey Page takes us back.

John Shuttleworth. Graham Fellows Live

Random 8: John Shuttleworth

Tuesday 29th October 2024

Celebrating 40 years at the Yamaha, with a book and tour, John Shuttleworth reveals his two newsreader heroes and a camper-van stairway stowaway.

Edy Hurst. Credit: Andy Hollingworth Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Edy Hurst

Friday 25th October 2024

Heading to Salford for Halloween, Edy Hurst takes the hellishly seasonal First Scare, Worst Scare challenge.

Mr Sleepybum. Jody Kamali. Credit: Igor Emerich Live

Random 8: Jody Kamali

Tuesday 22nd October 2024

He's touring with the high-energy Mr Sleepybum, but what does Jody Kamali do to unwind, offstage?

Charlie Vero-Martin Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Charlie Vero-Martin

Friday 18th October 2024

All set to star in Weirdos' Halloween spooktacular, Charlie Vero-Martin takes on our seasonal First Scare, Worst Scare.

BAB. Image shows left to right: Amy Spinks, Lauren Soley Live

Random 8: BAB

Tuesday 15th October 2024

They're promoting new night Chippy Tea, but which plug do BAB regret most?

Red Dwarf. Image shows left to right: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Cat (Danny John-Jules), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie) Shop

Rogue Pun: Ultimate Lister - Tom Salinsky takes a deep-dive into Red Dwarf

Thursday 10th October 2024

He's watched every episode of Red Dwarf for a new book, often multiple times - so what does Tom Salinsky reckon is the classic series' clunkiest special effect, ever?

Andrew White Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Andrew White

Friday 4th October 2024

Straight outta Salisbury and setting off on tour, Andrew White recalls a chilling halloween sing-song.

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