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‘You were promoting on Twitter an arms fair in Saudi Arabia’: Belfast comedian clashes with ex-Tory MP on Channel 4 show
47+ min ago (731+ words) A Belfast comedian engaged in a heated exchange with a former Conservative MP over an allegation that she promoted the arms industry. Vittorio Angelone, from Belfast, is a comedian, actor and writer. He is known for exploring cultural identity through…...
‘Hard’ cities like Belfast are great for comedy, says Mock the Week funnyman
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (204+ words) Stand-up comedian Alasdair Beckett-King reckons he fits in and feels so at home in Belfast because he looks like a Viking with his flowing red hair. Detectives believe they've had the biggest breakthrough yet in 21-year investigation The news comes…...
Watch: Filming of Blue Lights season 4 underway in west Belfast
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (200+ words) Jon Burrows explains how "arrangements for doggy day care weren't available' On March 5 last year, Castledawson schoolgirl Caitlin-Rose McMullan was struck by a car after exiting her school bus. Twelve months later, her mother is still waiting for Stormont-made safety…...
Writers from 8 Out of 10 Cats among those joining Saturday Night Live UK
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (251+ words) By Lauren Del Fabbro, Press Association Entertainment Reporter Writers and comedians from 8 Out of 10 Cats and Have I Got News For You are among those joining the Saturday Night Live UK writers" room. The Sky Original show, which launches on…...
‘It’s funny because it’s true’: NI comic Serena Terry finds humour in life’s darkest moments for Therapy tour
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (244+ words) When comedian Serena Terry announced her biggest ever tour last year, it was called Therapy because her intention was to share her exploits experimenting with all manner of wellness treatments. Scroll down to see how the Belfast City Council debate…...
‘I’m really proud of it’: Anthony Boyle hails upcoming Belfast-set drama based on one of his ‘favourite books’
1+ week, 4+ day ago (130+ words) Anthony Boyle has said working on Channel 4s upcoming Belfast-set drama Close to Home feels deeply personal, describing the experience of filming in his home city as something he is "really proud of. The Belfast-born actor was speaking at the Irish…...
Ciaran Hinds on growing up in Belfast, ditching a law degree, and his big break as a panto horse: ‘Is it time to hang up the boots?’
3+ week, 6+ day ago (81+ words) Ciaran Hinds on growing up in Belfast, ditching a law degree, and his big break as a panto horse'Belfast Telegraph NI screen legend in fine form as he prepares to accept lifetime IFTA award after 50 years in showbiz Northern Ireland's…...
How star trio became emotional engine of How to Get to Heaven from Belfast: ‘Comedy doesn’t get the respect it deserves’
1+ mon, 16+ hour ago (136+ words) How star trio became emotional engine of How to Get to Heaven from Belfast: "Comedy doesn't get the respect it deserves'Belfast Telegraph Ahead of the release of new starry comedy mystery series on Netflix, Lisa McGee's new leading women discuss…...
‘She would have been proud’: Pinocchio panto sisters’ secret on-stage tribute to late mum
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (97+ words) She would have been proud: Pinocchio panto sisters secret on-stage tribute to late mum'Belfast Telegraph Jolene O'Hara (left) and sister Philippa Two singing sisters from Belfast who have been wowing audiences at the Grand Opera House pantomime have been paying…...
Belfast is blooming fantastic, stand-up Angelone tells fellow comedian Alan Carr
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (76+ words) Belfast is blooming fantastic, stand-up Angelone tells fellow comedian Alan Carr'Belfast Telegraph Comic sells delights of home city to TV star, including Sunflower pub and Boojum burritos Vittorio Angelone has revealed his pick for hidden gem of Belfast " The Sunflower…...