The Published Novel longlist for the Comedy Women in Print Prize (CWIP) is announced today (Wednesday 21st December), comprising a range of satire, sharp wit and dark humour from both established names and debut writers and showcases the evolution of original witty women’s writing.
Comedian Rhod Gilbert has been forced to postpone his shows that were due to take place in the New Year. but he has issued a statement with some good news about his ongoing cancer treatment. It is a different medical condition that means the dates have to be rescheduled. Here is the statement in full:
"Thanks again for all your kind words and support. As you probably know I'm recovering well from my cancer treatment and can’t wait to get back to work next year. Happy days.
Triple Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee Larry Dean’s debut special of his critically-acclaimed hour ‘Fandan’ is set to be released on 9th February 2023. Produced and distributed by 800 Pound Gorilla Media, the special will be available to watch via on demand platform Moment.
Katherine Ryan has given birth to a third child.
Her partner Bobby Kootstra posted the news and a picture of their baby daughter on Instagram: “Fenna Grace Kootstra. Dec 16, at 12:05am. Mom is incredible! Proving her strength repeatedly through the relatively lengthy delivery at home. We are so blessed.”
Ryan already has an older daughter from a previous relationship and a son since she rekindled her romance with childhood sweetheart Kootstra.
Comedian Mark Watson has teamed up with worldwide streaming platform NextUp, in association with Impatient Productions, to curate the first online Access Festival from 3rd to 23rd January 2023.
The nation's twelfth-favourite doctor returns for his first month at the Fringe since 2016. The book that was born at that original 2016 Fringe show, This is Going to Hurt, became a literary sensation, selling three million copies and becoming a multi-award-winning BBC series.
Comedian Rhod Gilbert has issued a statement on social media to give fans a clearer update of his cancer treatment situation following recent press reports that may have been confusing.
Gilbert wrote: "Huge thanks to everyone who has been in touch; reading all your messages of support has been a welcome distraction and given me a real lift. So thanks.
Cult horror writer Garth Marenghi returns to our screens on tonight’s episode of The Russell Howard Hour Christmas Special reading a passage from his terrifying festive horror novel. this is claimed to be his first tv appearance in over 15 years.
Marenghi is the creation of Matthew Holness and is best known for his involvement in the cult Channel 4 comedy Darkplace, which also featured early screen appearances from Matt Berry, Richard Ayoade and Alice Lowe.
Janey Godley has issued a statement on social media saying that she has to undergo further cancer treatment. Last summer she said that her ovarian cancer had gone.
Posting on Instagram and Twitter she said that cancer was: "back on the cards" and she will now undergo chemotherapy. She explained that her cancer marker had gone up and there was still a bit of disease in her abdomen.
School’s out for the festive season so the mums, and Kevin (Paul Ready), are busy prepping for the ultimate in blended Christmas celebrations.
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