Comedy musicians go viral with fake chart hits back to 14,000 BC
With the end of the decade in sight, many have been perusing their most-played songs of the decade – but which song was the best-selling of the 660s? The 1440s? The 2650s BC?
Comedy
First acts announced for Aberdeen Comedy Festival 2020
The hugely successful Aberdeen International Comedy Festival has already announced its dates for next year – and its first two acts.
Google marks Friends’ 25th anniversary with animations in search results
Google is commemorating the 25th anniversary of US sitcom Friends by hiding so-called “Easter eggs” within its search results.
Farming comic Jim Smith is added to Aberdeen comedy festival line-up
The Aberdeen International Comedy Festival will extend its festival for the first time after confirming one final act.
Stephen Fry presents Edinburgh Comedy Award prize to Jordan Brookes
Stephen Fry has said the Edinburgh Fringe is “staggeringly exciting” as he announced Jordan Brookes as the winner of the best comedy show.
Stephen Fry to reveal Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners
Stephen Fry is set to announce the winners of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
I think he’d be pleased: Comedian performs Edinburgh show after father’s death
A comedian who lost his father to kidney cancer returned to the stage just days later to deliver “one of the best shows in terms of atmosphere that I’ve done”.
Frankie Boyle adds seconds Aberdeen date … and tickets go on sale today
Comedian Frankie Boyle has added a second Aberdeen show due to “phenomenal demand”.
Comedian Iain Stirling toasts Golden Can honour
Comedian Iain Stirling, known as the voice of Love Island, has been awarded a Tennent’s Golden Can in recognition of his success.
Victoria Wood statue unveiled in Bury
A statue of much-loved comedian and actress Victoria Wood has been unveiled in her home town.
Muzlamic creator: I felt too Asian to be white and too white to be Asian
The creator of forthcoming BBC Three sketch show Muzlamic has spoken of how he felt he was “too Asian to be white and too white to be Asian” after moving to London.
BBC boss launching foundation to nurture British comedy
A venture to develop a British Comedy Foundation – to endorse the genre and find the next Fleabag or Monty Python – is being launched by the BBC’s comedy controller Shane Allen.
Al Murray: Comedy is good enough on its own without needing an Oscar
Al Murray has lamented the fact many people view comedy as a “poor relative” of the arts.
How Aberdeen man Aiden laughed in the face of cancer
Facing up to your fears – whatever they may be – is by far the biggest challenge in life.
Phill Jupitus among top comedians to feature in Aberdeen Comedy Festival line-up
Comedy legend Phill Jupitus is heading for this year’s Aberdeen Comedy Festival.
TV classic Dad’s Army goes on stamps to celebrate show’s 50th anniversary
A new set of eight stamps is being issued to mark the 50th anniversary of TV comedy classic Dad’s Army.
Harry Hill to perform in first live tour in five years
Comedian Harry Hill is to embark on his first tour in five years.
Britain’s Got Talent winner Lost Voice Guy looks forward to performing for fans at Aberdeen comedy venue
Britain's Got Talent winner Lost Voice Guy is to grace the Aberdeen comedy scene later this year with his unique stand-up.
‘UK’s Funniest woman’ Jo Caulfield in Aberdeen
Jo Caulfield’s goal is to make audiences laugh and forget everything else that is going on in their lives.
Kevin Hart proves his stand-up comedy skills in adorable video with his baby son
Kevin Hart proved his comedy skills in an adorable video with his baby son.
Russell Brand cancels Aberdeen gig to ‘rush to mother’s hospital bedside after serious crash’
Russell Brand’s 71-year-old mother was rushed to hospital after being badly injured in a hit-and-run car crash.
Russell Brand cancels tonight’s Aberdeen show
A top comedian's Aberdeen show has been called off at just a few hours' notice.
Comedies Zapped and Porters to return to TV channel Dave
TV channel Dave has announced comedies Zapped and Porters will return to our screens.
Oh baby! Russell Brand’s been reborn
Russell Brand says fatherhood has completely changed his approach to life and in his new show he’s set to share this discovery with audiences.
Sir Lenny Henry: Slavery issue was like a big stone on my heart
Comedian Sir Lenny Henry says he became emotional confronting the issue of slavery in a new documentary.
Majestic Mountain Moose Craig comes roaring back to Aberdeen
The Majestic Mountain Moose has returned with his new show Easy Tiger.
Review: Comedic genius Stewart Lee continues to push the boundaries
Acerbic, challenging but always hilarious Stewart Lee can go so close to the bone he cuts into the marrow.
Here’s when Still Game will be returning to TV
The first image from season 8 of Still Game has been released today. All the show’s regulars are featured in the image taken outside The Clansman. The six-episode series will return to BBC One on Thursday, March 8.
Lesley Manville: Things are improving for older women in acting
Lesley Manville has said she feels there has been a “shift” and that the TV and film industry is improving for older actresses.
Preview: Milton will laugh at life in Aberdeen show
Milton Jones wants to get out there and change the world.