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Lucy Beaumont on predators in comedy: "People didn't believe women speaking up'
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (380+ 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…...
Fringe programme launches featuring "notable increase" in overseas performers
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (275+ words) The programme for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been launched, detailing 3, 649 shows across 258 venues. This year's event features shows on topics including artificial intelligence, the manosphere, cults and social class. There will be a total of 53, 884 performances during the Fringe,…...
ITV show could return as star teases comeback four years after final episode
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (315+ words) A huge ITV show could be returning four years after its final episode aired. Popular drama show Doc Martin, starring Martin Clunes, was a massive hit for ITV, airing for ten series from 2004 until 2022. Following the story of Dr Martin…...
Fancy a laugh? Check out these three Sidesplitters comedy night dates in Ayrshire
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (220+ words) IF you're looking for a laugh over the next few months, three new Sidesplitters comedy nights in North Ayrshire could fit the bill. Mickey Bartlett, Eshaan Akbar and Irvine's own Billy Kirkwood are set to kick off the laughs at…...
BBC reveals Top Gear's future as reports suggest a reboot
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (336+ words) Reports suggest popular TV show Top Gear is returning to our screens after it paused filming following Freddie Flintoff's serious crash, and the BBC has revealed the future of the show. A TV insider suggests fans can look forward to…...
Channel 4 axes comedy after 1 series despite BAFTA nomination
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (483+ words) Channel 4 has axed a BAFTA-nominated comedy after just one series. Pushers follows a disabled woman, Emily Dawkins, who unexpectedly becomes a drug dealer. The six-part series, which aired in 2025, was co-written/created by comedian Rosie Jones, who also played the…...
Amandaland renewed for third series
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (500+ words) Bafta award-winning comedy Amandaland has been renewed for a third series, the BBC has announced. The show, which stars Lucy Punch, Dame Joanna Lumley and Philippa Dunne, was awarded the Bafta for best scripted comedy at Sunday's ceremony, and will…...
BBC comedy that has "captured the hearts of the nation' renewed for third series
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (415+ words) Acclaimed BBC comedy Amandaland, featuring Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley, is set to return for a third series. The Motherland spin-off, which also stars Philippa Dunne, will be back on BBC i Player and BBC One after two successful series…...
Paul Chuckle "delighted" to take part in National Theatre tour
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (376+ words) Paul Chuckle has said he is "delighted" to take part in the National Theatre tour of The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice. The 78-year-old, whose real name is Paul Elliott, will play Mr Boo on the tour of the…...
Teenager in custody after "bomb hoax" halts Peter Kay performance
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (500+ words) Police said "no items of a suspicious nature were found" after comedian Peter Kay was ushered off stage mid-performance and the audience at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham was evacuated on Friday night. A 19-year-old man, who was arrested on…...