Video: Watch The Trailer For James Acaster's HBO Special Hecklers Welcome

James Acaster's latest show Hecklers Welcome is set to premiere on November 23 on HBO Max.

No UK broadcast date has been announced.

A version of the show that he toured widely has recently been released as a limited edition vinyl edition. Details here.

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Rhys James Live DVD Completely Sells Out

The new live DVD from Mock the Week star Rhys James completely sold out on the day of release within 90 minutes of going on sale.

This is rather less impressive however when you learn that there was only one copy available.

To mark the launch of Spilt Milk one DVD was hidden in a mystery charity shop* where it was on sale for 50p.

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Al Murray's Pub Landlord Outfit Stolen

Al Murray's precious Pub Landlord outfit has been stolen. Murray is currently on tour and his rented silver Mercedes was broken into. The rear window was smashed and goods including the stage outfit were taken.

Murray broke the news on social media: "Congratulations to the thief who will soon be dressing up as the Pub Landlord. "

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"Final Tour" – Details of Janey Godley's Funeral Announced

Details of comedian Janey Godley's funeral have been announced by her daughter Ashley Storrie. Godley died last week, aged 63.

Storrie posted the following on Godley's social media account:

"For the past few years of Ma's life, it was important to her that she shared her journey with everyone, to offer support for others on the same path and to highlight the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer - all of course in her very singular Janey style, with laughter and candour.

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Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast Returns

Frank Skinner’s Poetry Podcast will be returning for a 10th series. The new series will once again see Frank dive into more of his favourite contemporary and classic works, reading extracts, analysing works, and dissecting the best verses of familiar and lesser-known poets in weekly segments. 

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Liverpool's Blackstock Market Opens New Venues

Award-winning Blackstock Market has opened its final two performance spaces at its hugely popular Liverpool site. 

The theatres – Wally’s Room (pictured), which has capacity for 227, and the 147-seater The Barn - are the latest phase of the acclaimed £8million city entertainment destination to be completed.

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New Tour For Joel Dommett

Comedian and presenter Joel Dommett is returning to his stand-up roots with a brand-new tour for 2025, Happy Idiot. The tour will see Joel head out across the UK from February 2025. Tickets will be available via presale on Thursday 7th November at 11am, with general on sale taking place on Friday 8th November at 11am.

Tickets will be available from https://www.joeldommett.com/

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New Comedies From Matt Forde, Laura Smyth and Ria Lina Plus Returning Favourites

BBC Radio 4 has announced a sweep of comedy commissions, including series from Matt Forde, Laura Smyth and Ria Lina, plus the return of fan favourites including Frank Skinner’s One Person Found This Helpful and Chris McCausland’s You Heard It Here First
 
The Final Word with Matt Forde (w/t), a new satirical comedy show, will see hit political comedian Matt Forde raid his contacts list and probe into some of the trickiest political subjects, interviewing polit

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Extra Tour Dates For John Bishop

Due to phenomenal demand, John Bishop has added five new dates to his 25 UK tour - celebrating 25 years of stand up - with extra performances at Plymouth Pavilions, Liverpool M&S Bank Arena and Birmingham Utilita Arena, plus two shows at Swansea Arena.

TV Review: Generation Z, Channel 4

There has been much muttering in the media recently about how a new generation is taking over running things. Move over millennials, Generation Z – the under 27s – are running the show now. So maybe there is something in the zeitgeist because this new dark zombie comedy is about boomers and older fighting back. Or should that be biting back?
 
Things kick off when a mysterious chemical spill affects the residents of a care home.

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