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South Park to be renamed South America for its 29th season
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (329+ words) South Park will be renamed South America for its upcoming 29th series, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have announced. The change appears to be a reference to US president Donald Trump signing an executive order in August to rename Lake…...
David Jason ‘really enjoyed’ unseen Only Fools moments in new documentary
4+ day, 18+ 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…...
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…...
Grand Tour’s Francis Bourgeois says former stars’ support has been ‘superpower’
1+ week, 3+ day ago (473+ words) New The Grand Tour presenter Francis Bourgeois has said the support of the show’s former hosts Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond has been “an absolute superpower”. The 26-year-old will present the new series of the Prime Video motoring…...
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…...
Omid Djalili says comedy is one of the last bastions of truth, amid rise of AI
1+ week, 4+ day ago (444+ words) Omid Djalili has said comedy is “one of the last bastions of truth” in the age of polarised discourse and artificial intelligence. The comedian, 60, who has a new four-part stand-up special on Radio 4, described the world as feeling louder, angrier…...
Marty Gleeson - Edinburgh Comedy Awards best newcomer: Commit to the bit, this is art
2+ week, 7+ 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…...
Lee Mack, Katherine Ryan and Harry Hill lead cast of Last One Laughing series 3
2+ week, 1+ day ago (304+ words) Lee Mack, Katherine Ryan, Harry Hill and Richard Ayoade are among the comedians who will take part in the new series of Last One Laughing UK. Also taking part are Katherine Parkinson, Jon Richardson, Michelle de Swarte and Morgana Robinson....
UK cinema chain ‘has no current plans’ to show new Ali G film
2+ week, 1+ day ago (411+ words) Sacha Baron Cohen might be reviving Ali G on film for the first time in more than two decades, but not everyone is so thrilled to see him return as a major UK cinema chain has said that it has…...
Edinburgh Fringe: Nominees announced for UK comedy's most prestigious awards
2+ week, 3+ day ago (341+ words) UK comedy’s most prestigious awards have announced the nominees to take the coveted prize at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe festival. Among the performers in line to win the Edinburgh Comedy Awards title for best show is Lara Ricote, star of…...