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Harriet Kemsley Reveals How Her Parents Told Her To Do Stand Up And Why Rhys James Is Her New Enemy
Comedian Harriet Kemsley has revealed how her parents told her to try stand-up comedy.She talked about her background and new tour on the podcast Outsiding, hosted by Caitlin Moran and... more
Charlie Higson And Freddie Meredith Join Death In Paradise Christmas Special
The Fast Show's Charlie Higson and SNL UK's Freddie Meredith are two of the guests announced for this year's Death in Paradise Christmas Special, available on BBC iPlayer from Friday 27 November,... more
I Talk Telly Awards 2026 – Nominations
 The I Talk Telly Awards are BACK, celebrating another twelve months in television just days after I Talk Telly celebrated its 15th anniversary.Since launching in 2015, the I Talk Telly Awards,... more
Channel 4 and Rail Delivery Group Recommissions Train-ing It with Joe Wilkinson
Channel 4 has recommissioned Train-ing It with Joe Wilkinson for two further series. Created in partnership with Rail Delivery Group, the membership organisation representing Britain's train... more
Hackney Empire Announces All Star Venue Patrons
As Hackney Empire celebrates its landmark 125th anniversary, the iconic East London venue has announced seven new Patrons and three appointments to its Board of Trustees, as part... more
https://beyondthejoke.co.uk/content/18062/sitcom-benidorm-tour
ITV comedy Benidorm is celebrating its 20th birthday with a tour. Hear songs from the show sung live, listen to captivating stories and behind-the-scenes gossip direct from the people who were there... more
The shortlist for the Takeover Radio 106.9FM / Nottingham Comedy Festival Joke of the Festival has been announced with five top jokes shortlisted from scores submitted. For the first time, a musical... more
Glasgow International Comedy Festival Announces First Acts for 2027
Glasgow International Comedy Festival (GICF) has announced the first acts for 2027’s event, as some of comedy’s biggest names are set to appear at Scotland’s largest dedicated comedy festival.... more
The Live Comedy Association (LCA) has announced that Live Comedy Day will return in 2027, following the successful launch in 2026.  Billed as “the UK’s day of celebrating live comedy”, Live... more
Beat The Frog Final Results
Local comedian Tom Barker has been crowned 2026’s Beat The Frog winner in Manchester.Irish comedian Chris Watts was voted runner up. German Indian stand up Abi Mohanty took the panel prize as awarded... more
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