Cancer
Comedian Mark Steel embarks on a rollercoaster journey with cancer, oscillating between the mundane, the dramatic, and the terrifyingly absurd. His book, The Leopard in My House, delicately weaves together stories of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, amidst the backdrop of his life as a comedian. Steel's reflections
Festivals
Bloody Scotland, Scotland's only international crime writing festival, has announced its 2025 lineup, featuring renowned authors, broadcasters, and actors. The festival will take place in Stirling from September 12 to 14, highlighting the city's rich literary and cultural heritage. This year's guest programmer, Sir
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British comedian and actor Hal Cruttenden takes the stage to explore the absurdity and vulnerability of starting over in his 50s, following a very public divorce. Cruttenden's solo show, "Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It," is a deeply personal and humorous account
Actors
Actress Dakota Johnson shared a wild dream about Matty Healy from The 1975, in which she and the singer are marrying as asparagus, during a conversation with comedian Amy Poehler. Johnson, 35, also discussed her recent split from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, 48, with whom she had been in a
Festivals
The Edinburgh International Book Festival has revealed its extensive program for this year, with a diverse range of speakers and performers set to appear on stage. The festival, which runs from August 9 to 24, boasts an impressive lineup, including former first minister Nicola Sturgeon, author Irvine Welsh, and MP
Festivals
The Edinburgh International Book Festival has unveiled its program for 2025, featuring a diverse lineup of over 600 writers and artists from 35 countries. The festival, which runs from August 9 to 24, will explore the theme of "Repair," seeking to address the various issues facing society, from
Actors
Despite being crowned the winner of Celebrity Big Brother 2025, Jack P. Shepherd was left stunned when his co-star Patsy Palmer took home the Best Comedy Performance award at the British Soap Awards. The Coronation Street actor had been nominated for the same award and was confident of taking home
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Actress and comedian Ruth Jones and fellow Welsh actor Steve Speirs team up for the BBC's Ruth And Steve: From Merthyr With Love, a documentary exploring the Welsh town from a personal and unique perspective. As they delve into the history, culture, and people of Merthyr Tydfil, they
Festivals
As comedian Sam Williams prepares to take his new show, Touch Me Not, to the Edinburgh fringe this summer, he believes he is part of a growing number of comedians who are mining religion for laughs. Williams's show, which explores his discovery of Christianity and its impact on
Actors
Comedian Adrian Edmondson has shared poignant memories of his late friend and collaborator Rik Mayall in a special celebrating their sitcom Bottom. The anniversary of Mayall's death has resurfaced Edmondson's tearful recollections of their friendship and working relationship, which began in 1991. In a 2024 special,
Sexual abuse
British comedian Ricky Gervais has sparked outrage after accepting a Hollywood Walk of Fame award with a joke referencing convicted sex offenders. On Friday, Gervais, 63, joined the exclusive club at the Los Angeles landmark, sharing a laugh with his star and fellow inductees, including Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby, and
Sexual abuse
Russell Brand, a US-based comedian and former Labor Party supporter, is accused of multiple sex attacks, including an alleged rape at a UK Labor Party conference, as well as sexual assault and indecent assault allegations by four women who claim the incidents occurred between 1999 and 2005. The alleged victims
