The Edinburgh Comedy Awards have launched their annual appeal for die-hard comedy fans to join the judges. Typically the panel features two or three members of the public who are given free travel and ...

Bradley Cooper’s new film is based on the life of John Bishop, one of its stars has revealed. The film, Is This Thing On?, ...

Chris McCausland’s talk show will not be returning for a second series. Newspaper reports today said that ITV had axed the format as part of a move away from studio-based chat shows.

Hacks has always examined women’s precarious place in the entertainment industry. This season introduces a new setting (late-night television) and a new character (network executive Winnie) to enable ...

Russell Brand has arrived at court to face charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault. The former comedian flew into London from his US home yesterday for his appearance at Westminster ...

Matt Forde is to host his first Radio 4 comedy series. The Matt Forde Focus Group will feature a panel ofpoliticians, comedians and experts examining topical issues. He said: ‘This is a show I’ve ...

The team behind Radio 4’s topical show Dead Ringers are to head out on their first tour in tribute to its creator Bill Dare, ...

Russell Brand has been granted bail over the charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault he faces. The former comedian flew into London from his US home yesterday for his appearance at ...

Here are the first images from inside the new Soho Theatre Walthamstow, which opens on Friday with a run of Natalie Palamides ’ show Weer. The 960-seat venue has been restored from the former 1930s ...

Samira Banks has signed up to the Blue Book comedy agency. The comic won So You Think You’re Funny? at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, after just six months of performing stand up. She has performed as ...

Just Touching Base takes the format of – what else – a meeting. It’s an ‘all-hands’ pow-wow to address an existential threat to the company. One reckless employee has undermined the entire corporate ...

Rob Deering will be running his 11th London Marathon this Sunday. The comic will be raising money for Parkinson’s UK in ...