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Venue admits scrapping Jewish comedian's Edinburgh Fringe show was discrimination
Philip Simon was due to perform his stand-up show at the Banshee Labyrinth last year but it was cancelled after the venue assessed his social media.
August 17, 2026Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas specials cancelled after star breaks jaw
The sitcom's creator says he requires "immediate" surgery but hopes the show will return in 2027.
August 17, 2026Musician to go ahead with Fringe shows after treasured instruments stolen
Sachie Mikawa cancelled her best-selling nights at the Rotunda Theatre after her trumpet and vintage melodica went missing.
August 14, 2026Bakery buys comedian's former sites after closure
Bakery business Janes Pantry confirms its plans to reopen at least 20 of the Coughlans shops.
August 12, 2026Comedian Mo Gilligan says Gavin & Stacey brings back 'fond memories' of holidays at Barry Island
Watching episodes of Gavin & Stacey reminds The Masked Singer judge of childhood visits to Wales.
August 8, 2026Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence'
Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of the murder of a British student, said she does not downplay the seriousness of Meredith Kercher's death.
August 6, 2026Meredith Kercher's sister criticises Amanda Knox comedy show
Stephanie Kercher asks Amanda Knox to think about Meredith's family ahead of staging a show in Edinburgh.
August 6, 2026Sir Billy Connolly exhibition coming to Glasgow in 2027
Billy Connolly's Big Wee Exhibition will be at the city's Kelvingrove Art Gallery from next June .
August 6, 2026Why is Amanda Knox's upcoming comedy show causing controversy?
Meredith Kercher's sister told the BBC her sibling "wouldn't find these topics of any comedy value".
August 6, 2026'My dad saw the joy in everything - right up to his death': Tributes paid to Jimmy Cricket
The comedian died on Monday at the age of 80 following a short illness.
August 4, 2026Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80
In a statement, Cricket's family says he spent his last few days surrounded by love, laughter and songs.
August 3, 2026BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo
The corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings.
July 29, 2026Giant pink mammoth and BBC Ceefax - Joe Lycett unveils first major solo art exhibition
The TV comedian's first major solo exhibition starts on Wednesday in Birmingham.
July 28, 2026TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85
His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.
July 27, 2026Bill Oddie: Comedian who found nature a welcome refuge from mental illness
Comedian and former Goodie who became a noted ornithologist and TV presenter.
July 27, 2026Michael Sheen stars in comedy about UFOs after claiming he saw one over hometown
The UFO comedy film is a debut from director Simon Ryninks who was inspired by his west Wales roots.
July 15, 2026Actors from The Office reflect on 25-year legacy
The award-winning BBC sitcom is set in the offices of Slough paper merchant Wernham-Hogg.
July 9, 2026The Pitt leads Emmys race, but Stranger Things snubbed in top categories - see the nominations
The Pitt and Hacks lead the race for America's most coveted TV awards - see the full list of nominations.
July 8, 2026Patrick Kielty to return as host of The Late Late Show
Kielty, who is from Dundrum in County Down, said hosting the chat-show is "one of the greatest gigs in the world".
July 7, 2026Stand-up comic held for jokes about Erdogan and Islam in Turkey crackdown
Deniz Göktaş is regarded as one of Turkey's most popular comedians and is accused of "inciting hatred and hostility" on stage.
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Venue admits scrapping Jewish comedian's Edinburgh Fringe show was discrimination
Philip Simon's solo show was cancelled last year over his views on the Middle East conflict A venue has accepted that it discriminated against a Jewish comedian when it cancelled his show at last yea
Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas specials cancelled after star breaks jaw
The show stars O'Carroll as Agnes Brown, pictured after an unrelated on-screen accident Brendan O'Carroll, the star and creator of TV sitcom Mrs Brown's Boys, has announced that the show's planned Ch
Musician to go ahead with Fringe shows after treasured instruments stolen
Sachie Mikawa's will now perform her shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday A Japanese musician who cancelled performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after her treasured instruments were stolen h
Bakery buys comedian's former sites after closure
Bakery business Janes Pantry plans to reopen 20 former Coughlan's Bakery shops, previously part-owned by Romesh Ranganathan Bakeries once run by an 89-year-old chain part-owned by comedian Romesh Ran
Comedian Mo Gilligan says Gavin & Stacey brings back 'fond memories' of holidays at Barry Island
The Masked Singer judge says he'd send six-week holidays in south Wales growing up Comedian and TV presenter Mo Gilligan says watching episodes of Gavin & Stacey reminds him of his visits to Barry Is
Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence'
Amanda Knox's show, Cartwheel, discusses motherhood and how she will explain what happened in Perugia to her daughter Amanda Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of murdering British student M
Sir Billy Connolly exhibition coming to Glasgow in 2027
Sir Billy first visited Kelvingrove Museum with his family as a child An exhibition about the life of Sir Billy Connolly is to be held in Glasgow next year. Billy Connolly's Big Wee Exhibition will
Meredith Kercher's sister criticises Amanda Knox comedy show
'Meredith wouldn't find any comedy value', sister said during BBC Breakfast interview The sister of Meredith Kercher has criticised a solo comedy show by Amanda Knox, who was convicted and later acqu
Why is Amanda Knox's upcoming comedy show causing controversy?
Amanda Knox, a woman involved in one of the world's most famous murder cases, is set to perform a comedy show at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Knox was convicted and later acquitted of murdering her
'My dad saw the joy in everything - right up to his death': Tributes paid to Jimmy Cricket
The comedian Jimmy Cricket died on Monday at the age of 80 Tributes continue to be paid to the comedian Jimmy Cricket who died on Monday at the age of 80 following a short illness. Known for his tra
Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80
Comedian Jimmy Cricket has died aged 80 after a short illness, his family said. In a statement posted to social media they said Cricket spent his last few days surrounded by his family, love, laughte
BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo
Bradley Walsh on the set of Blankety Blank Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo have been cancelled by the BBC, as the corporation makes further financial savings. The main Ma
Joe Lycett wants art exhibition to inspire others
Joe Lycett wants his first major solo art exhibition to inspire others to get creative A life-sized pink woolly mammoth, Ozzy Osbourne, and an old phone are among some of the subjects comedian and ar
Bill Oddie: Comedian who found nature a welcome refuge from mental illness
Bill Oddie, who has died at the age of 85, was one of Britain's best known comedians and naturalists. A product of the Cambridge Footlights, the cradle of so much post-war British comedy, he shot to
TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85
Bill Oddie was one of the original hosts of BBC TV's Springwatch from 2005 TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85, his agent has said. Oddie became a household name in the 19
Michael Sheen stars in comedy about UFOs after claiming he saw one over hometown
Michael Sheen grew up in Port Talbot, which he says is "very UFO-y" Michael Sheen is set to star in a Welsh comedy film about a UFO sighting - after sharing his own encounter with "a phalanx of light
Actors from The Office reflect on 25-year legacy
The Office first aired on BBC Two on Monday 9 July 2001 Actors who starred in the UK version of The Office have been reflecting on its success as the beloved show celebrates 25 years. Created by Ric
The Pitt leads Emmy nominations, but Stranger Things snubbed in top categories
Noah Wyle is nominated for acting in, directing and co-producing The Pitt US medical drama The Pitt and comedy Hacks lead the nominations for this year's Emmy Awards, America's most coveted TV honour
Patrick Kielty to return as host of The Late Late Show
Patrick Kielty first stepped into the role in September 2023 Patrick Kielty will return to host The Late Late Show this September, RTÉ has announced. There had been speculation about his future on I
Stand-up comic held for jokes about Erdogan and Islam in Turkey crackdown
Deniz Göktaş is seen as one of Turkey's most popular stand-up comics Stand-up comedian Deniz Göktaş has been placed under arrest by a court in Istanbul after he was held at the city's main airport ov