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Paul Currie to sue over antisemitism claims
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Comics organise a tribute gig for Darren Maskell
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Top comedy producer and director Harold Snoad dies at 88
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Jeannette Charles, comedy's favourite Queen lookalike, dies at 96
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Baby Reindeer scoops its first industry award
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Victoria Wood's statue toppled
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Far-right activist attacks comedian on stage
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Features
Political Comedy: An Idiot's Guide, Part 2
When a student working on a dissertation asked stand-up Alistair Barrie his…
Political Comedy: An Idiot's Guide, Part 1
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Nigel Farage is having another bash at becoming an MP, despite previous election losses.
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