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Fatiha El-Ghorri: Formidably hilarious showing at Hackney Empire
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (204+ words) El-Ghorri is not short on attitude, whether dissing gentrification ("when I'm rich I'm gonna buy a house here just to bring the prices down") or discussing her penchant for having a potty mouth ("I can be clean for the right…...
Michael McIntyre and Helen Mirren join trading floor for 9/11 charity day
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (806+ words) Comedian Michael McIntyre joined stars including Dame Helen Mirren, Hugh Grant and Bill Nighy to raise money for a number of charities in memory of 9/11 victims. Actor Tom Hardy, DJ Fatboy Slim, Little Mix star Legh-Anne Pinnock and former England…...
David Jason ‘really enjoyed’ unseen Only Fools moments in new documentary
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (643+ words) Sir David Jason admits he “really enjoyed” previously unseen moments from beloved sitcom Only Fools And Horses, which will be revealed in a new documentary series. A sneak preview of the never-before-seen footage from the show was released on Tuesday…...
Freddie Meredith joins Saturday Night Live UK cast ahead of season two
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (15+ words) London Evening Standard...
Man About The House and Robin’s Nest star Richard O’Sullivan dies aged 82
1+ week, 1+ day ago (654+ words) Richard O’Sullivan, known for his role as Robin Tripp in the 1970s TV sitcoms Man About The House and Robin’s Nest, has died aged 82. The actor, who was also famous for playing the title character in the period adventure Dick Turpin,…...
BBC comedy star rushed to A&E again after brain injury
1+ week, 1+ day ago (523+ words) BBC comedian Luisa Omielan was rushed back to A&E after previously being hospitalised with a brain injury following a Lime bike crash. The stand-up comic, 43, headed to A&E three times in June after accidentally riding an electric bike…...
Jeff Goldblum to host first episode of SNL UK’s second series
1+ week, 2+ day ago (486+ words) Jeff Goldblum will host the first episode of Saturday Night Live UK season two when it returns to screens this month. The American actor, 73, will front the British live sketch comedy variety show on September 12, when the musical guest will…...
Edinburgh Fringe reviews: Phil Ellis, Jordan Brookes, Emma Doran and more
1+ week, 4+ day ago (852+ words) A nominee for Edinburgh Comedy Awards best newcomer, a past best show winner, and stars of Taskmaster UK and New Zealand: reviews of shows performed 26-28 August, 2026. I’m shocked to discover this is Irish comic Emma Doran’s debut at the Edinburgh…...
True crime caper wins comedy award: ‘I might have to change their names for the tour’
1+ week, 5+ day ago (771+ words) Chris Cantrill received his Edinburgh Comedy Award just seven minutes before he had to be on stage for a midday performance of the winning show, for one final time after a month-long run at this year’s Fringe. “I would not…...
Marty Gleeson - Edinburgh Comedy Awards best newcomer: Commit to the bit, this is art
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (275+ words) ‘Dog ear’ refers to an accidental folded corner next to Marty Gleeson’s work in her art school showcase. (Yes, of course she went to art school. Though as she explains, art school in Limerick is for all the same kids…...