Dara O Briain joins Radio 4’s Curious Cases - Chortle
Sep 27, 2024 · Dara O Briain has joined Radio 4’s Curious Cases with mathematician Hannah Fry. The comedian replaces broadcaster and writer Adam Rutherford in a new series of the science-based show when it returns next week.
New book from Gone Fishing's dog, Ted : News 2024 - Chortle
Aug 12, 2024 · Ted, the dog from Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse’s Gone Fishing, has 'written' his first book. His ‘pawtobiography’ is to be released in November and promises to expose ‘what it's like working alongside two national treasures and what really happens when the cameras stop rolling’.
Tom Allen becomes the face of People's Postcode Lottery
Aug 19, 2024 · Tom Allen has become the new face of People's Postcode Lottery. In a two-week campaign that comic will be fronting a series of TV commercials in a scarlet-red, three-piece suit as well as on billboards and social media pads.
Hugh Dennis and David Baddiel make a French travel show
Oct 10, 2024 · Hugh Dennis and David Baddiel are reuniting for a TV series in which they cycle across France. The Channel 4 show is the second programme to feature two male comedy stars who emerged in the 1990s to travel across France – as Men Behaving Badly’s Martin Clunes and Neil Morrissey are making a similar series for Gold.. Dennis and Baddiel pair first worked together on The Mary Whitehouse ...
Win this unique – and massive! – Vicar Of Dibley treasure
Nov 21, 2024 · A giant stained-glassed inspired artwork dedicated to The Vicar of Dibley was unveiled yesterday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the much-loved sitcom.
Comic Marie Goulbourne dies at 46 : News 2024 - Chortle
Oct 22, 2024 · Comedian Marie Goulbourne has died unexpectedly at the age of 46 – five days after winning her heat of the BBC New Comedy Award. A statement on her website said: ‘We are heartbroken to share the tragic news that Marie has passed away.
Ricky Gervais announces first dates in Mortality tour
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Andy Hamilton reschedules tour over health issues
Sep 30, 2024 · Andy Hamilton has postponed his tour that was due to start this week because of ‘unexpected health issues’. The ‘Evening With…’ shows were scheduled to kick off in Basingstoke on Wednesday, with the writer and comedian looking back at his near 50-year career in comedy.
Fast Show goes back on tour : News 2024 - Chortle
Nov 19, 2024 · The cast of the Fast Show are going back on tour following the success of the 30th anniversary live shows earlier this year. Co-creators Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse reunite with Simon Day, John Thomson, Arabella Weir and Mark Williams for 15 more dates next year, including two nights at the London Palladium.. As in the gigs earlier this year, the shows will feature the cast in ...
James Acaster's Heckers Welcome gets a UK air date
Nov 22, 2024 · James Acaster's Hecklers Welcome special will air in the UK on December 10. Earlier this month, Chortle reported how the stand-up show had been recorded for American cable channel HBO at the Royal & Derngate Theatre in Northampton, close to the comedian’s Kettering hometown.. It will air in the US this Saturday, ahead of its UK premiere on Sky Comedy as part of a season of stand-up specials.