Review: Too Much, Netflix

Lena Dunham's latest project, Too Much, was not what I expected. The last thing I thought I'd see was Dunham doing her own take on Bridget Jones/Richard Curtis, but to me that's my overriding feeling of Dunham's new Netflix series. Certainly judging by the opening episode anyway.
 
As you should probably know by now, comedian Megan Stalter plays chaotic Jessica, who arrives in the UK after a messy break-up.

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Graham Norton To Join Whoopi Goldberg For London Show

Graham Norton is to join Whoopi Goldberg for the Q&A section of her London show in September. The comedian and BBC Friday night talk show host will be chatting to the star and hopefully taking questions from the audience.

Whoopi Goldberg returns to the UK stage this September for two live shows.

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ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Returns With New Award

The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023/2024 will return this year with an additional award for innovative technicians.

The ISH Awards involves a voluntary panel of judges seeing every eligible comedy show at the Fringe, where 100% of any sponsorship goes towards the artists.

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Bella Ramsey to Star In Dark Comedy Thriller By Daisy Haggard (Who Also Stars)

Channel 4 has announced that Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us, Time) will co-lead the cast of Maya, the new drama written and created by BAFTA and International Emmy-nominated Daisy Haggard (Back To Life, Breeders). Starring alongside Ramsey, Haggard (pictured) will also make her directorial debut and co-direct the original Two Brothers (The Tourist, Fleabag, Boat Story) series alongside Jamie Donoughue (Doctor Who, The Last Kingdom). 

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Connor Burns Show To Get World-Wide Release

800LB Gorilla Comedy label has announced that the long-awaited comedy special from Scotland’s rising star Connor Burns, VERTIGO is set for world-wide release on Wednesday 9 July at 19:00 BST

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Suzi Ruffell And Tom Allen's Podcast Like Minded Friends Goes Live

After last year’s sell out Christmas show Suzi Ruffell and Tom Allen are bringing their podcast Like Minded Friends back to the stage for a run of special Christmas shows.

Join Suzi and Tom for an evening of chat about anything from Christmas dinner etiquette to gift giving anxiety and maybe even some Christmas carols.

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First Image And Trailer For New Steve Coogan Film Saipan About Roy Keane And Mick McCarthy

The trailer first has been released for SAIPAN, the new film about the infamous confrontation between iconic Republic of Ireland football captain Roy Keane (Éanna Hardwicke) and his national team manager Mick McCarthy (Steve Coogan) during the team’s preparations for the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

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Edinburgh Fringe 2025: Rarely Asked Questions – Candace Bryan

Candace Bryan is an American standup comedian based in London. Her sharp writing and unique persona have seen her shortlisted for Chortle's Hotshots 2025, she's a Soho Theatre Comedy Plus Lab Alum, and in 2024 was endorsed by the UK Arts Council as showing “exceptional promise” as a comedy performer and awarded a Global Talent visa. She has won shows like Ding Dong Gong, is an undefeated, 8X winner at the Bill Murray’s Roast Battle UK, and has been featured on the international Roast Battle podcast.

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Josh Widdicombe Guests On 500th Episode Of My Time Capsule

The podcast My Time Capsule marks a major milestone with the release of its 500th episode, featuring comedian Josh Widdicombe. 

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He's Cracked It! Cooking Comedian's Book Is A Best Seller

Comedian and chef George Egg's new book, mixing autobiography with food tips, has quickly become a best seller.

The Snack Hacker - Rule-breaking Recipes for Cooks and Non-cooks has over 90 recipes in it, which are punctuated by stories of growing up, working at Circus Archaos as a crepe chef, living in a housing cooperative, performing at the Edinburgh Fringe and lots more.

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