Entries are now open for The Amused Moose Comedy Award 2015, which searches for the best comedy shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from undiscovered talent.The winner of the Amused... more
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Comedian Lee Nelson has issued a video clip apologising to Kanye West for invading the stage during his Glastonbury performance on Saturday night. Still wearing his Lee-Zus T-shirt Nelson says:... more
Despite a very vocal campaign to save it, it now looks as if BBC3 will become an online-only channel with a greatly reduced budget.The BBC Trust has today approved the BBC's plans to scrap the... more
Magners is launching a search to find the UK's best new comedian. Experts from the world of comedy have nominated 10 of the most promising acts from across the UK to compete to be crowned Magners New... more
Rock icon Brian Pern will be returning to television. Following a series on BBC4 and another on BBC2 a third series will be transmitted on BBC4, marking Pern's 45 years in showbusiness.According to a... more
Miles Jupp has been confirmed as the new host of Radio 4 topical show The News Quiz.Jupp replaces Sandi Toksvig, who hosted her last show last week. His first show will be broadcast on September... more
Comedy character Lee Nelson has made an unexpected appearance alongside Kanye West at the Glastonbury Festival. The rapper was headlining when Nelson, alias character comedian Simon Brodkin, managed... more
Welsh stand-up Bennett Arron's stage show Jewelsh has been adapted for radio and is to be broadcast over the next two weekends.Arron has a unique perspective on life as he is both... more
The News Quiz recorded its last edition hosted by Sandi Toksvig last night.Toksvig was joined for the emotional episode by regular panellist Jeremy Hardy and guests Andy Hamilton, Phill Jupitus and... more
Following a hugely successful UK tour in 2014, LAFTA funniest stand-up award winner Paul Chowdhry has announced more tour dates for autumn 2015. Due to phenomenal demand the host of Channel... more
