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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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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.

The Electric Head. Image shows left to right: Alan Ronald, Cy Henty. Credit: Rob Brazier Live

Random 8: The Electric Head

Tuesday 5th March 2024

They've got a London residency, but which of The Electric Head had a Harry Potter heartache?

Sam Lake Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Sam Lake

Friday 1st March 2024

Currently touring the UK, Sam Lake talks comedy mates, funny first dates, and a gallon of prosecco.

Ikechukwu Ufomadu Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Ikechukwu Ufomadu

Friday 23rd February 2024

He's bringing Amusements to London, but why does Ikechukwu Ufomadu owe lots to an Andy Kaufman bridge?

Helen Bauer Live

Random 8: Helen Bauer

Tuesday 20th February 2024

What do Sean Connery, Lena Dunham and Princess Di have in common? They all appear in Helen Bauer's random answers.

Grady West Live

Random 8: Dina Martina

Tuesday 13th February 2024

Which fast-food icon did US diva Dina Martina dream of dating? All will be revealed.

Mark Nelson Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Mark Nelson

Friday 9th February 2024

Lime-tossing, stark-bollock Birmingham and a barney in Abu Dhabi: Mark Nelson takes us back.

Image shows left to right: Sullivan Brown, Rosie Nicholls, Grubby Little Mitts Live

Random 8: Grubby Little Mitts

Tuesday 6th February 2024

After much moistness at the Leicester Comedy Festival gala, Grubby Little Mitts talk crying blood, a Parisian p*sser and New York hair hijack.

The Thinking Drinkers. Image shows left to right: Tom Sandham, Ben McFarland Live

Random 8: The Thinking Drinkers

Tuesday 30th January 2024

It's very nearly Valentine's Day, so The Thinking Drinkers give us two seductive booze suggestions, and eight random answers.

Adam Bloom Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Adam Bloom

Friday 26th January 2024

He's written a definitive book on doing stand-up better - but what was Adam Bloom's own career nadir?

Louise Young Live

Louise Young interview

Monday 22nd January 2024

Heading to Soho with her Best Newcomer-nominated show, Louise Young talks story-saving, Peppa prep and her most addictive purchase of 2023.

Lindsey Santoro Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Lindsey Santoro

Friday 19th January 2024

Why did Lindsey Santoro get fined after an excruciating gig at a service station? All will be revealed.

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