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BBC’s Asian Provocateur, Romesh Ranganathan recorded his debut DVD in front of a sell-out audience at London’s Hammersmith Apollo. The BAFTA nominated star takes shots at everyone from his kids to a stranger in a coffee shop. This highly-anticipated tour perfectly showcases his acerbic take on the world around him.

Rich Hall's critically acclaimed grouchy, deadpan style has established him as a master of absurdist irony. Renowned for his expertly crafted tirades, quick-fire banter with audiences, and delightful musical sequences. Rich Hall's plainspoken, growling indignation and acerbic observations have an unerring talent for hitting his targets with precision every time, leaving his audience hanging on every word and winning him fans all over the globe.

Jim Jefferies is recognised for his outspoken and controversial humour, which usually explores taboo topics such as religion, politics, and sexuality. Despite receiving criticism for his material, he has a large fan following and is considered one of the most influential comedians in the world.

Like a treasured piece of furniture, Just a Minute has graced the living rooms and kitchens of radio listeners for more than 50 years. Comfortable, relaxing and easy to sink into, it has long been the seat of sparkling comedy, infectious laughter and intelligent humour. We invite you once again to enjoy the fine patina of another top-drawer collection of classic episodes.

Audible Presents returns to the Edinburgh Fringe to bring you more hilarious stand-up from the world's best comedy festival.

When social distancing is over, can people still keep their distance? I only do the things I like now, rather than the things I should - is that alright? And these days, why has everyone got an opinion on everything and insist on sharing it? Oh. Scratch that one. From one of Britain's most-loved...

The history of heavy metal brings us extraordinary stories of larger-than-life characters living to excess, from the household names of Ozzy Osbourne, Lemmy, Iron Maiden and Metallica to the brutal notoriety of the underground Norwegian black metal scene and the New Wave of British heavy metal. It is the story of a worldwide network of rabid fans escaping everyday mundanity through music, of cutthroat corporate arseholes ripping off those fans and the bands they worship to line their pockets.

'This is a unique juxtaposition of the shatteringly honest diaries of two Jewish girls fighting to survive — Grandma Rosi in the Holocaust and two generations later Jess in today's grubby showbiz world. It appalled, uplifted and delighted me. I wish I’d written it.' MIRIAM MARGOLYES 'Deeply...

Brian Cox and Robin Ince return to take a witty, irreverent and unashamedly rational look at the mysteries of the universe in these four series. Joining them for some hot science and flagrant comic nerdery are a panel of eggheads and entertainers, all eager to take a deep dive into topics ranging from cosmic dust to coincidence.

Bloomsbury presents 26.2 Miles to Happiness written and read by Paul Tonkinson. WINNER OF THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2021 – SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR The hilarious trials and tribulations of stand-up comedian Paul Tonkinson as he attempts to beat the much lauded 3-hour mark...

Room 101 is the anti-Desert Island Discs. Instead of picking the tracks, books and luxuries they love, guests are invited to banish their least favourite things to Orwell's eponymous chamber of horrors. Twenty-seven episodes of the show were broadcast on Radio 5 between 1992 and 1994, and it went on to run for 18 hit series on BBC TV before relaunching on Radio 4 in 2023. This specially curated collection contains 16 of the very best editions of the original radio series.

Tim performs a live show highlighting his hilarious repertoire of glorious and daft jokes to the delight of a lively and appreciative audience.

Are you ready to set sail into the future? Climb aboard HMS Boosh, hoist the perspex anchor, set the controls for the heart of the sun and come navigate the electrical seas with Cyborg Patrick and his Neon Barnacles. In this live Boosh presentation, you will hear Howard wrestle with the problems of the universe in tiny shorts, while Vince gets his hair extra big and flounces about. You shall then weep with salty joy as Bollo and Naboo move about and say stuff in their own special way.

***** THE ESSENTIAL NEW BOOK FOR FIRST-TIME DADS 'So funny you'll be glad you're having a baby!' - Josh Widdicombe 'Great advice - funny enough to read if it wasn't.' - Romesh Ranganathan Are you ready for fatherhood? DON'T PANIC - dad and comedian George Lewis is here with all the seriously...

24 archive editions of the much-loved BBC Radio 4 panel game chaired by Nicholas Parsons Like a treasured piece of furniture, Just a Minute has graced the living rooms and kitchens of radio listeners for more than 50 years. Comfortable, relaxing and easy to sink into, it has long been the seat...

Brought to you by Penguin. THE HILARIOUS BOOK FROM TIKTOK AND INSTA SENSATION HAYLEY MORRIS Brain: We left the oven on! Me: No don't say that, I've not got time for this! Brain: The house is probably on fire! Me: Stop it, I need to write this book description. Brain: But the blazing fire. Me: We...

Multiaward winning comedy star Russell Kane is at his hyperactive best as he rips through his brand-new stand-up show. Recorded live in London’s theatre land at the Vaudeville Theatre, Essex-born comedy genius Russell hits the stage running as he comes to terms with how we are supposed to behave in a modern British society.

Ricky chats with Diane Morgan, Kerry Godliman, Robin Ince, Stephen Knight, Mark Watson and Sean McLoughlin.

Step-by-Step to Stand-Up Comedy, written and narrated by Greg Dean, is a comprehensive guide for people who are funny, want to be funnier, or have dreams of being a stand-up comedian. This first-of-its-kind audiobook demystifies the craft of comedy by breaking it down to the fundamental skills used by professional funny people. Dean lays out these skills in simple-to-understand lessons that are easy to practice and master.

A weekly podcast where you can hang and bang with two of Scotland’s best stand-up comedians, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd and Rosco McClelland. With brilliant guests, close-to-the-bone humour, genuine friendship, and a vaguely western theme. Take aim, cock your head, shoot your rope.Join the Patreon for bonus content and ad-free episodes over at Patreon.com/ShootingRopesGet involved with us on instagram @Shooting.Ropes and @ShootingRopesPod on TikTokArtwork by Jonny MowatProduced by Lorenzo PacittiA Rare Water Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.