Jo Brand is to front a special night in memory of much-loved actor, writer and activist Helen Griffin.
Brand will be joined by friends to pay homage to Jo’s friend Helen, who passed away in 2018. The gig will take place in Swansea, which was Helen’s hometown, on March 31.
The line-up at the Grand will include fellow stand-up Andy Robinson, who has worked with Jo for over ten years, veteran Welsh comic Noel James, and more guests to be announced.
The three final masked singers have been revealed in the final of the new ITV1 primetime show hosted by Joel Dommett.
There were not a lot of surprises though as one by one they unmasked themselves.
As was widely rumoured, comedian Jason Manford was the Hedgehog, coming second.
Singer Katherine Jenkins was in third place as Octopus.
And the winner was Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts who was disguised as Queen Bee.
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The final of the New Acts Of The Year – the NATYS – has taken place at the Hackney Empire.
Jo Brand compered the final that featured 12 acts vying for the prestigious title. This is the 38th year of the competition, which has developed a reputation over the years for unearthing exciting new talent.
Previous finalists include Linda Smith, Nina Conti, Russell Brand, Micky Flanagan, Stewart Lee, Gina Yashere, Men in Coats, Francesca Martinez, President Obonjo, Imran Yusuf and Spencer Jones
Lightning sees the traditional quiz show collide with gameshow, in a fast-paced and frantic format designed to leave contestants’ nerves in tatters.
Six challengers battle it out across six adrenaline-pumping rounds while a ruthless spotlight patrols the studio eliminating contestants.
Feeling romantic? Watch this short film Hearts for Valentine's Day starring loads of brilliant comedians including Matt Green (pictured, who also wrote it), Jess Robinson, Ninia Benjamin, Marek Larwood and Lynn Ruth Miller.
Dawn French is to star in The Tail of the Curious Mouse, a Christmas film for Sky One inspired by the true story of when a young Roald Dahl met his hero, Beatrix Potter. With Beatrix (Dawn French) coming to the end of her career and Roald aged only six and having recently lost his father and sister, this meeting of two literary legends was to have an enormous impact on the lives of both writers.
Simon Amstell, Rich Hall, Kerry Godliman, Jayde Adams, Olga Koch, Shazia Mirza and Flo & Joan are some of the comedy acts who have been confirmd for Latitude 2020.
They join the already-announced comedy headliner Bill Bailey. Jenny Eclair and Judith Holder of podcast Older And Wider are also announced today.
Other major acts include Haim, The Chemical Brothers, Liam Gallagher and Snow Patrol.
BBC Three has ordered a second series of Ladhood, the coming-of-age comedy from the BAFTA nominated writer, actor and comedian, Liam Williams.
Adapted from his original BBC Radio 4 series, Ladhood straddles two timelines as Liam explores the roots of modern-day masculinity, by delving into the memories of his own misspent adolescence in the Leeds suburb of Garforth during the early noughties.
Comedy Bloomers LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year is back for a second year with heats taking place in London, Edinburgh & Manchester in March/April and the semi/finals in London in May.
Top Prize is £250 cash, a trophy, a headline spot at Comedy Bloomers and a comedy coaching session with Suzi Ruffell.
Funny Fortnight will feature talent including Tom Allen, Charlie Brooker, Daliso Chaponda, Sophie Duker, Rhys James, Russell Kan
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