Suzi Ruffell’s Brilliant New Special “Snappy” Has Arrived
Courtesy of 800 Pound Gorilla. Critically acclaimed comedian Suzi Ruffell, best known for her appearances on the BBC’s Live at the Apollo & QI, is back with her brand new comedy special titled Snappy, available now for early access on 800 Pound Gorilla. In her new special, Suzi puts its all on the floor for […]
James Acaster Welcomes Heckling In New HBO Special
Courtesy of HBO. Photo credit: Corinne Cumming. When a comedian is taping their latest hour, there’s so much thought that goes into making sure that everything is perfect. Every nuance of that honor has been specifically sculpted. The last thing you’ll want is to have a heckler breaking up the momentum. James Acaster, however, is […]
British Comic Ahir Shah Lands First Netflix Special, “Ends”
As far as we know, the month of September could be a British Takeover for new comedy specials coming to Netflix. Last week, we learned that Phil Wang is returning to Netflix for his next special, Wang In There, Baby!, on September 3rd. And this week, we’ve learned about acclaimed British comic Ahir Shah who’s […]
Ricky Gervais Plots New World Tour & Next Special For Netflix, “Mortality”
Photo credit: Ray Burmiston. Ricky Gervais is ready to hit the road for his newest hour & upcoming comedy special for Netflix. Everything to know about Ricky Gervais: Mortality. The new hour, titled Ricky Gervais: Mortality, will launch later this year on Gervais’ forthcoming Mortality World Tour, which is set to hit all of “Gervais’ […]
Watch Tom Allen’s Lively & Entertaining Comedy Special “Absolutely Live”
UK stand-up comedian & actor Tom Allen has cemented himself as a household name and star on both stage and screen since his start as a performer nearly two decades ago winning the UK comedy newcomer award from So You Think You’re Funny. He’s the hilarious host of The Apprentice: You’re Fired, he co-hosts Cooking […]
Ivo Graham’s ‘Live From The Bloomsbury Theatre’ With His New Funny & Warm-Hearted Special
This month is Worldwide Comedy Month here at 800 Pound Gorilla. And up next, we’re ecstatic to be bringing a fantastic new stand-up comedy special all the way from across the pond with the UK’s poshest comedian Ivo Graham & his newest show, Live From The Bloomsbury Theatre. After two years of global/domestic chaos, lockdown […]
Fern Brady’s New Special, “Autistic Bikini Queen,” Headed To Netflix
Scottish comic, Fern Brady, is headed to Netflix with her latest comedy special, Autistic Bikini Queen, premiering on April 22nd (her first for the streaming service). This new show launched in 2022 as part of her headlining tour of the same name and was taped in Bristol. Autistic Bikini Queen follows her 2021 stand-up special, […]
Jessica Fostekew’s ‘Wench’ – What To Know About Her Mirthful and Clever New Comedy Special
Jessica Fostekew: Wench. Courtesy of 800 Pound Gorilla. We have a sumptuous, five-course comedy meal for you! The very funny Jessica Fostekew has decided to release her new special, Wench, with us! We’re blushing, so please look below to learn more while we get ourselves together. Who is Jessica Fostekew? Known from acting in projects […]
Foil, Arms and Hog’s Brilliant Sketch Show ‘Swines’ Is A Must Watch
Foil, Arms and Hog. If you haven’t watched the comedy trio Foil Arms and Hog‘s hilarious viral sketches on YouTube, you’ve unfortunately been missing out. But there’s some good news here: you don’t have to miss out anymore because the Ireland based sketch comedy group has a brand new show available to watch. The group’s […]
Christopher Macarthur-Boyd’s ‘Oh No’ – What To Know About His Eccentric and Posh New Comedy Special
Christopher Macarthur-Boyd. Another day, another great comedy special to talk about! We’re delighted to tell you all about the very cool, very, hip, very impressive Christopher Macarthur-Boyd and his comedy special, Oh No. Who is Christopher Macarthur-Boyd? Hailing from Scotland, Boyd has built up quite a reputation in the EU. A writer on ‘Dave’s Late […]