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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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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.

Ray Bradshaw. Credit: Jiksaw Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Ray Bradshaw

Friday 12th January 2024

He's off on his biggest UK tour, but what's the best set Ray Bradshaw ever saw?

Connor Burns. Credit: Melody Joy Live

Random 8: Connor Burns

Tuesday 9th January 2024

A rising star of 2024, Connor Burns recalls a Capaldi encounter and PlayStation/paste disaster.

Kate Hammer Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Kate Hammer

Friday 22nd December 2023

It's a special year-end report from Monkey Barrel's Hogmanay star Kate Hammer - but which set was like pulling teeth?

A Sherlock Carol. Image shows left to right: Kammy Darweish, Ben Caplan. Credit: Alex Brenner Features

Rogue Pun: Elementary, Ebeneezer - Sherlock vs Scrooge

Monday 18th December 2023

Sherlock! Scrooge! Together! Ben Caplan on donning the deerstalker in a novel new Christmas Carol.

Urooj Ashfaq. Credit: Jonny Ruff Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Urooj Ashfaq

Friday 15th December 2023

The Best Newcomer in Edinburgh this August, Urooz Ashfaq talks us through that Fringe - and beyond.

Ginger Johnson Live

Random 8: Ginger Johnson

Tuesday 5th December 2023

Fresh from winning RuPaul's Drag Race, Ginger Johnson talks stiletto dramas, a panto legend and the joys of sausage juice.

Damien Warren-Smith Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Damien Warren-Smith, AKA Garry Starr

Friday 1st December 2023

As he brings back the original Garry Starr vehicle, Damien Warren-Smith recalls clown inspirations and Berlin beginnings.

Rich Wilson Live

Rich Wilson interview: Crisis planning, insane podcasts and a bump

Tuesday 28th November 2023

A can-do sort of bloke, Rich Wilson even recorded a special on his honeymoon. But with a new show and a big Crisis benefit coming up, he's also prepping for an event that might just change everything.

Dan Lees Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Dan Lees

Friday 24th November 2023

He's bringing Edinburgh hit The Vinyl Countdown to Soho, but why won't Dan Lees listen to the odd albums he acquired?

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