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Ruth Jones, Jon Pointing and Amy Gledhill have been cast in the next Harlan Coben thriller, to be made for Netflix. Written by RTS award-winner James Graham (Sherwood, Quiz, Brexit: The Uncivil War), and based on political editor and TV producer, Rob Burley’s book ‘Why is …
Edinburgh Comedy Award Winners Announced - Beyond The Joke
Aug 24, 2024 · Nana Hughes, Chair of this year’s judging panel, and the other judges whittled down all 563 eligible comedy shows at this year’s Fringe to Wednesday’s shortlist of nominations, identifying seven nominees for The Don and Eleanor Taffer Best Comedy Show and five nominees for The DLT Entertainment Best Newcomer Award.The judges also announced today this year’s panel prize, The Victoria ...
Beyond The Joke's Top Stories Of 2024 - Taskmaster
Dec 31, 2024 · It could just be the algorithms talking, of course, but the following stories are the ones from 2024 that attracted the most page impressions...World Premiere of Taskmaster 19 to take place in New YorkMuch to the chagrin of UK fans, the first public screening of the next series will be in New York in January. Taskmaster has tried to crack America before, could this be the start of their latest ...
UK Tour For Paul Chowdhry in 2025 called englandia
Oct 18, 2024 · Award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and writer Paul Chowdhry has announced his new ‘Englandia’ UK stand-up tour for 2025. Kicking off in Ipswich on 2nd March, he will perform 33 dates across the country which includes two major arena shows at Birmingham Utlilia Arena and London The O2 before concluding in Newcastle on 24th May. Paul’s career is marked by numerous accolades and ...
comedy - Beyond The Joke
Aug 12, 2024 · British Comedy Guide are pleased to announce the return of The Comedians’ Choice Awards to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This year, thanks to generous support from Angel Comedy and The Museum of Comedy, there will be a prize fund, with the winners of Best Show and Best Newcomer Awards each receiving a cash prize to help with the cost of their Edinburgh Fringe accommodation.
News - Beyond The Joke
Aurie Styla’s Replay Gang is a brand new podcast from critically acclaimed comedian, creator and broadcaster Aurie Styla. Each episode features a one-on-one conversation with a very special guest...
Graham Norton Show Guests This Week - beyondthejoke.co.uk
On this week’s show (20th December), Graham welcomes Wonka and Dune star Timothée Chalamet, Oscar-nominated Colman Domingo, British star Andrew Garfield, ‘Smithy’ and ‘Nessa’ themselves, James Corden and Ruth Jones, and Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey.Timothée, talking about playing a young Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, says, “I didn’t know much about Dylan but now ...
Olaf Falafel Reveals His Favourite Fringe Jokes - Beyond The Joke
Aug 13, 2024 · Every year the Edinburgh Fringe is positively awash with jokes. I've just sent in my nominations for the annual Dave's Joke of the Fringe Award, which selects the funniest one-liners at the Festival. It's a tough job watching comedians making everyone laugh but someone's got to do it. The winner of the prestigious prize will be announced on August 19. But writing a one-liner is not all fun and ...
Reviews - Beyond The Joke
Alfie Brown has always been known to be one of comedy’s more thoughtful stand-ups. One where you can’t help but resort to cliches such as “taboo-busting” and that worst cliche of all, “edgy”.
New Comedia From Matt Forde, Laura Smyth and Ria Lina
Nov 4, 2024 · BBC Radio 4 has announced a sweep of comedy commissions, including series from Matt Forde, Laura Smyth and Ria Lina, plus the return of fan favourites including Frank Skinner’s One Person Found This Helpful and Chris McCausland’s You Heard It Here First. The Final Word with Matt Forde (w/t), a new satirical comedy show, will see hit political comedian Matt Forde raid his contacts list and ...