GB News drops Mark Dolan : News 2024 : Chortle : The UK …
Dec 19, 2024 · Mark Dolan has been axed by GB News. The former comedian revealed that he had parted ways with the controversial broadcaster on social media. He posted on X last night: ‘SOME NEWS I’ve hosted my last Mark Dolan TONIGHT on GB News More to follow…. An hour later he added: ‘STATEMENT GB News have made the decision to permanently relieve me of my duties at the channel.
Dara O Briain joins Radio 4’s Curious Cases - Chortle
Sep 27, 2024 · Dara O Briain has joined Radio 4’s Curious Cases with mathematician Hannah Fry. The comedian replaces broadcaster and writer Adam Rutherford in a new series of the science-based show when it returns next week.
Taskmaster series 19 to premiere in New York
Dec 19, 2024 · The 19th season of Taskmaster will be launched in the US before it is seen in Britain. Greg Davies and Alex Horne will be hosting the world premiere of the next series at the Town Hall in New York on January 21.. Creator Horne and producers Avalon have increasingly been making overtures towards the US, where the show has proved a cult hit on YouTube.
James Acaster's Heckers Welcome gets a UK air date
Nov 22, 2024 · James Acaster's Hecklers Welcome special will air in the UK on December 10. Earlier this month, Chortle reported how the stand-up show had been recorded for American cable channel HBO at the Royal & Derngate Theatre in Northampton, close to the comedian’s Kettering hometown.. It will air in the US this Saturday, ahead of its UK premiere on Sky Comedy as part of a season of stand-up specials.
To those we lost in 2024 : Features 2024 - Chortle
Here are the comedy names we lost this year, and the tributes to them. To absent friends... Janey Godley. January, 20, 1961 to 2 November 2, 2024 (63)
Comedy PR Katie Phillips dies at 46 : News 2024 - Chortle
Nov 28, 2024 · Entertainment publicist Katie Phillips – who has represented clients including Ricky Gervais, Omid Djalili and James Acaster over the years – has died at the age of 46.. She was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2022 and shared her experience of the disease though her podcast Talking With Cancer, which she presented with journalist Clair Whitefield.
Introducing Chortle Hotshots : Features 2024 : Chortle : The UK …
Dec 11, 2024 · Chortle today launches a new initiative to showcase and support comedians making their debut at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe. We will be selecting five acts from across the UK to receive a bursary to cover the Fringe early-bird registration fee as well as £250 worth of advertising on Chortle, as well as other help and support.
Duncan Norvelle dies at 66 : News 2024 - Chortle
Dec 12, 2024 · Duncan Norvelle, the comedian who shot to fame in the 1980s with his catchphrase ‘Chase me’ has died at the aged of 66. Although his act was based on being a stereotypically camp gay man, Norvelle was straight and his parnter Linda Trevallion, broke the news on social media that he died at 8.15am today.
Comic Marie Goulbourne dies at 46 : News 2024 - Chortle
Oct 22, 2024 · Comedian Marie Goulbourne has died unexpectedly at the age of 46 – five days after winning her heat of the BBC New Comedy Award. A statement on her website said: ‘We are heartbroken to share the tragic news that Marie has passed away.
Who's on the 2024 Royal Variety Performance - Chortle
Nov 20, 2024 · Comedians Ellie Taylor, Matt Forde, Scott Bennett and Larry Dean will all be appearing at this year’s Royal Variety Performance.. The show is being recorded at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Friday for later broadcast on ITV1, giving a huge profile boost to the stand-ups taking part.