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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.

Ola Labib Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Ola Labib

Friday 27th September 2024

She's heading to the Women in Comedy festival, but who does Ola Labib think is the funniest man alive?

Rob Copland Live

Laugh Tracks: Rob Copland is hardcore. You know the score.

Wednesday 25th September 2024

He invented hardcore comedy moshpits in 2022; now Rob Copland's new show does the opposite. But is it true about his Blink 182 tattoo?

Runi Talwar Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Runi Talwar

Friday 20th September 2024

He's off to Wales but probably won't tell the dragon gag: Runi Talwar takes us through his live story.

Mark Thomas. Credit: Alex Brenner Live

Circuit Training: The Mark Thomas Back-to-Comedy Project

Tuesday 17th September 2024

He acted, went skint, and got back on the circuit - it's been quite a year for Mark Thomas, including a good few prisons. But how did we get on to pub kitchens and Pepsi & Shirlie?

Katie Norris Live

Random 8: Katie Norris

Tuesday 17th September 2024

Toilet technique, pyro-testicles and pimple tech: Katie Norris takes the ultimate test.

Emma Doran Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Emma Doran

Friday 13th September 2024

A tour, a book, a big dilemma - it's all happening for Emma Doran. Time to share her highs and lows.

Ian Stone. Credit: Elliot Minogue-Stone Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Ian Stone

Friday 6th September 2024

He's off on a first ever UK tour, but why isn't Ian Stone in love with headlining?

Dima Watermelon Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Dima Watermelon

Friday 30th August 2024

In London with Ukrainian Dreams, Dima Watermelon recalls his comedy highs and lows.

Martin Angolo. Credit: Jim McCambridge Live

Random 8: Martin Angolo

Tuesday 20th August 2024

Currently making his Edinburgh Fringe debut, Martin Angolo talks Veronica Lake, Bugs Bunny and a bland kangaroo.

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