But Holmes, what makes you think the victim was killed by a 12 inch blade concealed in the base of this cribbage board? The game's a foot Watson. #LunchPun #Jokes

Becoming Victoria Wood is in selected cinemas throughout January & February. A complete list of nationwide screenings in the link below: #comedy #VictoriaWood share.google/59PTtcXBkJmH...

Not long now to come and see me being a polio-riddled urchin! www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/she...

I was detained going through customs with several damaged packets of Indian beverage in my luggage. It was a simple case of misshapen Chai dented tea. #LunchPun #RateMyPun

Our 2026 #Hitchin #MostlyComedy season kicks off a week today on 15th Jan, with Desiree Burch (Live at The Apollo, QI, Taskmaster), @geoffnorcott.bsky.social (HIGNFY, Live at The Apollo, WILTY), @davidephgrave.bsky.social & more. Don't miss out. www.ticketsource.co.uk/mostly-comed...

We can announce that season 2 is coming later this year! 📺 More delving into the Leyline High episode archive 🎞️ More clips 👹 And more investigation of the Leyline High curse!

People say you shouldn't give in to old-school bullying. But I beg to Biffer. #LunchPun #Jokes

Feeling the January blues? Good news: Leicester Comedy Festival is less than 30 days away 🥳 With over 700 events coming to Leicestershire from 4th-22nd February you're bound to find something to look forward to 🤗 Book tickets now at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/

I've left my friends at a Tom Hanks film festival because they wanted to watch Turner & Hooch. Go Big or go home I always say. #LunchPun #Jokes

Black Ops returns... now set in MI5

Comedian Frank Skinner's meteoric rise from Tipton Pie Factory - from £20 a night to a £20 million chat show

Gadzooks! The 50th anniversary of #Rentaghost is marked on BBC Four tonight. My write-up for Radio Times:

My neighbour's kids are dressed up as The Avengers and have started chucking snowballs. I've been hit by Iron Man and Captain America. Can't wait for the Thor. #LunchPun #Jokes

I'm optimistic about 2026. I fell asleep outside IKEA, and this morning I've woken up on the path to shelf-improvement. #LunchPun #Jokes

Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year✨🥂🎉 Here's to 2026.

NYE suggestion: In memory of the great and beloved Rob Reiner (and his wife Michele, his meeting of whom forced him to change the end of the movie) we're watching When Harry Met Sally this evening, starting the film at 10:30:27 so that the chime of the New Year bells line up exactly with tonight's.

In five years time the Top of the Pops yearly review will just be someone's Auntie Jean going 'you do remember this one Norman, you said it had a good beat'.

This was our Metropolis. youtu.be/No-jii5CGl0?...

I know it's a New Year's Eve gathering but my appetite for party food is faltering. I've taken a bit of a dip. #LunchPun #Jokes

The secret is out – my authorised biography of Sir Roy Clarke (Last of the Summer Wine, Keeping Up Appearances, Open All Hours) is to be published by Ten Acre Books in 2026. Getting to know Roy over the years has been a joy and it's a honour to be entrusted with telling his story. Watch this space.

Big shot who lives in London swanning around mundane hometown for Christmas buff.ly/q9IKtLN

Which charity did Joe Wilkinson give a speech about in Last One Laughing?

Last night, I went to see a production of Dick Whittington performed entirely in a universal language. It was an Esperantomime. #LunchPun #Jokes

I'm at the cosmopolitan stage of Betwixtmas. Watching Asterix and the Big Fight, and wondering if I should open the tin of Danish Butter Biscuits.

It’s the Gail Sale! 50% OFF Christmas cards & wrap 20% OFF unframed prints Use code GAILSALE Ends 18 January 2026 www.gailmyerscough.co.uk

Lost Steptoe and Son Christmas script unearthed

My Kent-based celebrity chauffeur service had to cancel a big booking because I forgot to MOT my stretch limo before Christmas. I really should have taken Steps to Deal with it. #LunchPun #Jokes

Putting turkey in sandwiches, curries, pies, using it as cavity wall insulation, stuffing mattresses with it, putting it beneath acrobats to break their fall

I've just seen a book by Jordan North and William Hanson in the Boxing Day Sales. It was 50% toff. #LunchPun #Jokes

Seasons Greetings from Walsall, birthplace of Noddy Holder, King of Christmas. Here at Noddy's workshop, I've taken a break from sugar-coating the Orange & Lemon Jelly Slices and egging the Nog in order to man the klaxon. So officially... 📢

We’ve received a bunch of messages about the music in the podcast so here it is! The music of Leyline High is available NOW on @bandcamp.com including the chart-topping Christmas hit “Time for Christmas Time” and charity single “Don’t Raise the Dead” 🎶 thomasnelstrop.bandcamp.com/album/rewind...

need any more tips on what comedy to catch this Christmas? Here's some from me. www.standard.co.uk/culture/tvfi...

I'll never forget the year Father Christmas got wedged in my tiny 4x4 after his reindeer went on strike just outside Wolverhampton. Yes, Santa Claus got stuck in my Jimny 🎅🎁 #LunchPun #Jokes

Old Ladybird books updated. ‘Daddy learns to get involved' (1964 and 1974) Artist: Harry Wingfield

Gosh I'd forgotten this one for @cartoonmovement.com from sometime during the year.

People of Wolves, if you've left your shopping until the last minute and you've got to buy for a reader of novels or poetry ...I've got books on the shelves in @waterstoneswton.bsky.social . All Black Country centric stuff. And If the recipient doesn't like it, the great thing is you can blame me😁.

🗣️NEW 🎄CHRISTMAS🎄 EPISODE! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/9...

I like to show my appreciation for carol singers by throwing cheese triangles from the bedroom window whenever they perform my favourite. Sing Song Dairylea on High. #LunchPun #Joke

Thanks for listening! Our Christmas episode is out tomorrow- in which we discuss our favourite Leyline High Christmas specials. 🎄

I've quit my role in the local production of Cinderella. The director kept trying to push my Buttons. #LunchPun #Jokes

BBC Two 8.00pm tonight - Victoria Wood: The Secret List, Episode 1, provides a fascinating insight into Victoria Wood's writing process and work ethic. #comedy

Exactly one month until 15th Jan's #Hitchin #MostlyComedy with Desiree Burch, @geoffnorcott.bsky.social, David Hunter & @davidephgrave.bsky.social. Also, just five weeks until 22nd January's Mill Arts Centre #Banbury Mostly featuring Zoe Lyons, Desiree Burch & Joe Haddad. www.mostlycomedy.co.uk

This year, I was hoping to enter the confectionary market with a chocolate body parts Advent calendar, but it was hard to get my foot in the door. #LunchPun #Jokes

NEWS: We’re delighted to announce that Wolverhampton School of Art (1966-70) has just been Grade II listed! The decision saves the brutalist building from a proposed demolition; it follows a listing application by C20 and a vigorous local campaign led by artists, staff and students at the school.

Looking for a Poetry Competition to enter?www.wolvesliteraturefestival.co.uk/competition.html It's open until midnight on 31st December.

The ratio of little Christmas presents for me and Christmas presents for people has spiralled out of control x

Remembering the brilliant Kirsty MacColl, who we tragically lost 25 years ago today. Often heard at this time of year, but please check out her albums. Astute, poignant and witty, she was the brightest and the best of us 💔 youtu.be/thaiW9bfBM4?...

NEWS! 19th February's #Hitchin #MostlyComedy will feature @halcruttenden.bsky.social's first #Hitchin appearance in 7 years, alongside Nabil Abdulrashid (QI, HIGNFY) and Julia Eckhoff, who make their Mostly debuts. TIckets go on mailing list presale Sat at 10am. Sign up now at www.mostlycomedy.co.uk