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.
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.
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’.
Kerry Godliman announces a new tour : News 2024 - Chortle
Nov 20, 2024 · NHS psychiatrist and comedian Benji Waterhouse is going on his first book tour, tied in with his bestselling medical memoirs You Don’t Have To Be Mad To Work Here. The ten-date tour starts on May 10 at Leicester’s Big Difference club. He said: ‘The response to my book has been very surreal.
Who's on the 2024 Royal Variety Performance - Chortle
Nov 20, 2024 · Comedians Ellie Taylor, Matt Forde, Scott Bennett and Larry Dean will all be appearing at this year’s Royal Variety Performance.. The show is being recorded at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Friday for later broadcast on ITV1, giving a huge profile boost to the stand-ups taking part.
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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Fatiha El-Ghorri to star in Channel 4 prank show
Nov 21, 2024 · Channel 4 is piloting a prank show with comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri following the success of an online series.. The stand-up will join rapper ArrDee and JLS singer Aston Merrygold in a series of chaotic challenges in the one-off, Tapped Out Prank Stars.
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.
News 2024 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide
The world told Janey Godley to stay small - she did the opposite. Ashley Storrie's eulogy as her mother is laid to rest. 30/11/2024 … Janey Godley, one of the greatest comedians Scotland has ever produced was laid to rest this morning at an uplifting and spiritual ceremony at St Mary's…