New book from Gone Fishing's dog, Ted : News 2024 - Chortle
Aug 12, 2024 · Ted, the dog from Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse’s Gone Fishing, has 'written' his first book. His ‘pawtobiography’ is to be released in November and promises to expose ‘what it's like working alongside two national treasures and what really happens when the cameras stop rolling’.
Dara O Briain joins Radio 4’s Curious Cases - Chortle
Sep 27, 2024 · Dara O Briain has joined Radio 4’s Curious Cases with mathematician Hannah Fry. The comedian replaces broadcaster and writer Adam Rutherford in a new series of the science-based show when it returns next week.
Details of new Murder, They Hope special revealed - Chortle
Jul 21, 2024 · Details of the next Murder, They Hope special, featuring Johnny Vegas and Sian Gibson’s hapless private detectives, have been revealed.. The new instalment, to air on the newly rebranded U&Gold in September, will be called Apocalypse Slough, and revolve around a double murder at a rugby club.
Kerry Godliman announces a new tour : News 2024 - Chortle
Nov 20, 2024 · NHS psychiatrist and comedian Benji Waterhouse is going on his first book tour, tied in with his bestselling medical memoirs You Don’t Have To Be Mad To Work Here. The ten-date tour starts on May 10 at Leicester’s Big Difference club. He said: ‘The response to my book has been very surreal.
Who's on the 2024 Royal Variety Performance - Chortle
Nov 20, 2024 · Comedians Ellie Taylor, Matt Forde, Scott Bennett and Larry Dean will all be appearing at this year’s Royal Variety Performance.. The show is being recorded at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Friday for later broadcast on ITV1, giving a huge profile boost to the stand-ups taking part.
Tom Allen becomes the face of People's Postcode Lottery
Aug 19, 2024 · Tom Allen has become the new face of People's Postcode Lottery. In a two-week campaign that comic will be fronting a series of TV commercials in a scarlet-red, three-piece suit as well as on billboards and social media pads.
Ricky Gervais announces first dates in Mortality tour
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Why Richard Osman's House Of Games will be a bit different
Dec 3, 2023 · Fans of Richard Osman’s House Of Games will notice some changes this week – as a few of the rounds have been tweaked to accommodate blind comic Chris McCausland.. The week’s challenges contain no visual elements – and even the Answer Smash round that ends each programme has been replaced with an audio version.
Two London dates for Dave Chappelle : News 2024 - Chortle
Nov 4, 2024 · Dave Chappelle has announced two London dates for next month. The comic will be appearing alongside rap legend Killer Mike at the two gigs at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on December 2 and Fairfield Halls on December 4.
Comic Marie Goulbourne dies at 46 : News 2024 - Chortle
Oct 22, 2024 · Comedian Marie Goulbourne has died unexpectedly at the age of 46 – five days after winning her heat of the BBC New Comedy Award. A statement on her website said: ‘We are heartbroken to share the tragic news that Marie has passed away.