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Si Hawkins

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Brighton Fringe 2024. Credit: Si Hawkins Live

Day Tripper: a top dash around the Brighton Fringe, and beyond

Saturday 1st June 2024

Si Hawkins checks out shows at the Brighton Fringe, including productions by Ben Goldsmith, Alex Franklin and the Weirdos collective.

Andy Smart. Copyright: Steve Best Live

Top Player: why comedy's big cheeses are paying tribute to Andy Smart

Tuesday 28th May 2024

It's a big West End send-off for the much-loved Comedy Store star.

Danny Beard Live

Random 8: Danny Beard

Tuesday 28th May 2024

An aardvark, a tortoise and a great flightless coat: Danny Beard takes us behind the glamour.

Su Mi Live

Random 8: Su Mi

Tuesday 21st May 2024

All set for Brighton's Weekend of Weird, Su Mi remembers audio-described devils and Rice Wine Man.

Matt Bragg Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Matt Bragg

Friday 17th May 2024

Which crown jewel did Matt Bragg take from Windsor? All will be revealed.

Dave Hill Features

Laugh Tracks: Jumpsuits, Trump snubs and jail riffs, with Dave Hill

Monday 13th May 2024

He's spanked his plank for Last Week Tonight, Tenacious D and the inmates of Sing Sing, but - with a London run forthcoming - who would Dave Hill not rock out for?

Nathan Caton Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Nathan Caton

Friday 10th May 2024

He's doing Delapre Abbey - but which of Nathan Caton's old haunts is now a post-comedy store?

Michelle Shaughnessy Live

Random 8: Michelle Shaughnessy

Tuesday 7th May 2024

All set for alternative life-coaching in Shrewsbury, Michelle Shaughnessy takes the ultimate eight-question test.

Si Beckwith. Credit: Jay Dawson Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Si Beckwith

Friday 3rd May 2024

From Mötley Crüe to a meat raffle: Si Beckwith takes us back in time.

Robin Morgan. Credit: Michelle Huggleston Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Robin Morgan

Friday 26th April 2024

Stags, XL Bullies and David Attenborough: the on-tour Robin Morgan takes us back in time.

Kathy Maniura Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Kathy Maniura

Friday 19th April 2024

Ahead of the Brighton Fringe, Kathy Maniura talks sexy Airpods, Royal Mile pain and a cycling betrayal.

Simon Munnery Live

Random 8: Simon Munnery

Tuesday 16th April 2024

Batman, Michael Caine, and a canal boat with Coggers: Simon Munnery tales the eight question test.

Image shows left to right: Ivo Graham, Rosie Jones Features

Ivo Graham's Rosie-looking marathon and not-all-rosy special

Friday 12th April 2024

He's taking a novel approach to the marathon, with Rosie Jones, and peppers his new special with random footballers, but does Ivo Graham prefer an arm round the shoulder or a kick up the backside?

Liam Withnail. Credit: Rebecca Need-Menear Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Liam Withnail

Friday 5th April 2024

He's taking Chronic Boom on tour, but where did the eight year-old Liam Withnail cut his comedy teeth?

Kuan-Wen Huang Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Kuan-Wen Huang

Friday 29th March 2024

He's MCing this year's LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year competition, but why is Kuan-Wen Huang keeping clear of Coggeshall?

Chris Thorburn. Credit: Andrew Jackson Features

Rogue Pun: Thursday Night at the Movies, with Chris Thorburn

Wednesday 27th March 2024

Like a comedic moustachioed Mark Kermode, Chris Thorburn is bringing film chat to the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. But why did he watch one Daniel Radcliffe shocker five times in one day?

The Death Of Stalin. Image shows left to right: Vasily Stalin (Rupert Friend), Vyacheslav Molotov (Michael Palin), Georgy Malenkov (Jeffrey Tambor), Nikita Khrushchev (Steve Buscemi), Field Marshal Georgy Zhukov (Jason Isaacs) Features

How The Death Of Stalin live in concert brings added drama

Friday 22nd March 2024

As Armando Iannucci's masterpiece heads to the Barbican stage, event mastermind Tommy Pearson explains the great Shostakovich mystery, the secrets of scoring comedy, and Jason Isaacs' musical medals.

Ed Patrick. Credit: Karla Gowlett Live

Random 8: Ed Patrick

Tuesday 19th March 2024

Our favourite anesthetic-wielding comedian, Ed Patrick, on overrated oysters, carp ambitions and his cold-water conversion.

Amir Dean Live

Random 8: Amir Dean (Lady Bushra)

Tuesday 12th March 2024

Now taking Lady Bushra on a UK tour, Amir Dean talks snowy sim sadness and the most famous fringe outside of Edinburgh.

Leslie Liao Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Leslie Liao

Friday 8th March 2024

Preparing to make her Glasgow debut, Leslie Liao takes us back to early days in LA.

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