If BBC3 is going down at least it is going down fighting. Next month it airs a scintillating new sitcom from Josh Widdicombe, this week it launches a fab new documentary series fronted by Romesh Ranganathan. Asian Provocateur finds our uber-grumpy guide packed off to Sri Lanka by his Crawley-based mum to find out about the country his family comes from. “I know more about Horsham,” he admits.
Comedian and campaigner Mark Thomas took part in two major protests against overdevelopment in London yesterday.
In the early afternoon Thomas gathered with fans and supporters in Paternoster Square in the financial district. Thomas has been banned from six streets in the area by the owners following a previous protest when he was dressed as Shaun the Sheep. So this time he asked all of his fans to don Shaun the Sheep masks.
Sky’s silent comedy season comes to an end this week and they’ve saved the best until last. For those mourning the demise of Kevin Eldon’s BBC2 series here is a chance to see the ubiquitous character comedian/actor in the lead role in his very own comedy one-off.
Sir Lenny Henry, Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse are among the comedians appearing at a one-off benefit gig to raise money to fight knife crime. The show, organised by educational organisation The Comedy School, takes place at the Eventim Apollo on October 11.
Adam Hess was one of the breakout stars of this summer's Edinburgh Fringe. That's not just my opinion, it was also the opinion of the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award judges who shortlisted him for the Best Newcomer Award. I might have actually put him on the shortlist for the main prize.
When I last saw Mae Martin she was playing whimsical ditties on an acoustic guitar. That was a long time ago and although the 28-year-old looks as pixie-ish as ever, she has come a long way since then.
Political satire Veep was one of the big winners at the Emmys last night.
The show won Outstanding comedy series, while it's star Julia Louis-Dreyfus won Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series and Tony Hale won Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series. Brits Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci and Tony Roche won the prize for Outstanding writing for a comedy series.
Another week, another comedy competition. The Magners New Act 2015 was the last gig of this year’s Greenwich Comedy Festival and looks set to be another regular staging post for ambitious comedians. It also had the added of attraction of boasting a short line-up. There were only six finalists, chosen via both live heat and online poll, meaning that there was no chance for audience giggle fatigue to set in.
Miles Jupp made his debut as host of The News Quiz last night. The programme was pre-recorded in London on Thursday evening.
Judging by the pictures Jupp certainly seemed to be enjoying himself and did not show much sign of nerves.
He was joined by a panel consisting of comedians Susan Calman, Sarah Kendall, Mark Steel and journalist Danny Finkelstein.
Miles Jupp's debut will be broadcast tonight on Radio 4 at 6.30pm.
Jeremy Clarkson will be the host of the first episode of the new series of Have I Got News For You.
The outspoken presenter had been due to chair an edition during the last series, but following the controversy over his Top Gear fracas he dropped out. Jimmy Mulville, managing director of show producers Hat Trick Productions, said: ""On reflection, Jeremy Clarkson has decided not to host Have I Got News For You. We fully expect him to resume his hosting duties later in the year."
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