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‘It turned out I had a brain tumour …’ Six standup comics on what spurred them to get on stage

When it comes to origin stories, comedians have some of the strangest – from performing for a £5 bet to getting back at their boss to making an unlikely pact with a friend

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28

Rapture 2025 Fear Leads to Sherri Shepherd's Imprisonment; Pastors Now Apoligising for Believing False Prediction

Sherri Shepherd was sent to prison after she panicked because of the Rapture 2025 prediction. Now, pastors who shared the news and actually believed it are apologising.

International Business Times UK · Sep 26, 2025

Hilarious French vs British comedy by Tatty Macleod

Her online sketches about being bicultural and the radical differences between the British and French have garnered her 50 million views and nearly 500,000 followers on social media. Tatty Macleod’s videos tackle the idiosyncrasies surrounding booty calls, Parisian chicness, French waiters and British binge drinking. She's performed across Europe and…

France 24 · Jun 27, 2024

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‘Punching up against colonialism is glorious!’ The unstoppable rise of Indian comedy in the UK

Standup has enjoyed a rapid rise in India over the last decade, and now its leading lights are conquering the Edinburgh fringe and packing out the Royal Albert Hall. Where better to take aim at the legacy of Empire

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024

God save the king? What about the planet?

The eco-minded king’s silence about the detention of climate activists at his coronation speaks volumes about his convictions

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2023

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