12+ hour ago   (350+ 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…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (341+ words) James Engelsman, Thomas Holland and Francis Bourgeois are seen meeting former Formula One star Jenson Button and testing out muscle cars in the trailer for the new series of The Grand Tour. The trio have taken the reins of the…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (99+ words) The Stravaig to hold stand-up comedy night later this month Ayr Advertiser The Stravaig to hold stand-up comedy night later this month COMEDY fans can look forward to a night of laughter as The Stravaig hosts a stand-up comedy evening…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (500+ words) A NIGHT of unapologetic comedy and live psychic readings featuring a South Ayrshire comedian is coming to Glasgow. Howling at the Moon, a new show promising laughter and surprises, will take place on Wednesday, July 29, at the Britannia Panopticon Music…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (461+ words) Three works of theatre and dance from Northern Ireland creatives are set to demonstrate the “ambition” of the region’s sector at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe. The August festival’s 2026 programmes includes 3,649 shows across 258 venues with shows on topics including artificial intelligence, the…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (400+ words) Lucy Beaumont has said she “tried to speak up” about predatory behaviour in comedy, but was often dismissed as it was difficult to be believed and “trusted”. The award-winning comic, 42, is famed for co-writing and starring in popular sitcom Meet…...

10+ mon, 4+ day ago   (603+ words) Prunella Scales, best known for her role as Sybil in Fawlty Towers, has died at the age of 93, her family has said. The actress died “peacefully at home in London yesterday”, her sons Samuel and Joseph said. A statement to…...