Chuckl. Redditch with Chris McCausland, Terry Alderton & Special Guests

Chris McCausland has been performing stand-up for two decades and is a regular face on British television. He is an established favourite on such flagship comedy shows as Have I Got News for You, Would I Lie to You?, QI, The last Leg, and 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. He has appeared on Live at the Apollo three times, taking on the hosting duties in 2021, a year that also saw him make his highly acclaimed debut appearance on The Royal Variety Performance at The Royal Albert hall. Chris has also appeared on entertainment favourites such as Blankety Blank and The Jonathan Ross Show, along with celebrity editions of The Chase, Pointless, and Mastermind – where he won the latter with his chosen specialist subject of Pearl jam. In 2023 Chris has his own travel series on Channel 4, Wonders of the World I Can’t See, and was also part of Channel 4’s hit new entertainment series, Scared of the Dark He has just completed a mammoth 140+ date sell-out national tour, with his final show at the legendary Shepherd’s Bush Empire also being filmed for broadcast on Channel 4. His new tour “Yonks!” will kick off in 2024 and promisses to be even bigger! In 2022 Chris presented a BAFTA with Lee Mack, and the clip went viral. In 2023 Chris then worked with Lee on an episode of Lee’s long running sitcom, Not Going Out....

Terry Alderton has always been something special. With a set full of extraordinary caricatures – where he famously is interrupted, and with his back turned, battles with his TWO inner voices’ - and some stunningly acute impressions, observations and a hyperactive delivery, stand-up performer Terry Alderton is loved by comics and fans alike. Indeed, top TV comedian Eddie Izzard said of him: “He’s a very funny man with a ‘fantastic comedy mind, but someone who really ought to seek some sort of professional help”. TV Credits: Live at the Apollo (BBC) Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow (BBC) Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live (Ch4) BBC’s Saturday night Lottery show (BBC) Ian Wright's Friday Night's All Wright’ (ITV), ‘Stupid Punts’ (BBC2), The Stand UP Show (BBC1) The World Stands Up(paramount) World Comedy Tour Australia(paramount) The Comedy Store (Channel 5) Jack Dee’s Sunday Service. Bring me the head of light entertainment (CH5). The Harry Hill Show (CH4). The Jonathan Ross Show. Edinburgh or Bust (CH4) The Royal Variety Performance (ITV) ​ Review: “He’s a very funny man with a ‘fantastic comedy mind, but someone who really ought to seek some sort of professional help”. Eddie Izzard....

WINNER COMICS COMIC 2025 BBC AUDIO AWARDS WINNER 2024 (Best Sit Com or Comedy Drama) CHORTLE AWARD BEST ACT WINNER 2023 NW COMEDY AWARDS BEST ACT WINNER 2023 YORKSHIRE COMEDY AWARDS BEST ACT 2023 LEICESTER MERCURY COMEDY AWARD WINNER 2021 YORKSHIRE COMEDY AWARDS BEST ACT 2022 ​Nina Gilligan is sometimes outrageous, always hilarious with a charming, loveable persona which belies an acerbic wit. Nina is a skilled writer, creator, and improviser and has written several comedy shows and plays including ‘Rescued’ Nominated for Best Comedy at Greater Manchester Fringe and ‘Broad Shoulders’ receiving 5-star reviews at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival as well as Late Developer 2022 and Goldfish 2024 ​She trained as an actor at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (now The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) she received the award for best actor in her final year. ​Equally at home in clubs and art centre’s, Nina is headlining, and hosting the best gigs and corporate / fundraising events. Recently acknowledged as Comics Comic in Jan 2025, 2023’s Best Act at both the Chortle and North West Comedy Awards and 2021 saw her crowned as the WINNER of the prestigious Leicester Mercury Award after also Winning Liverpool Hot Water and being a finalist in English Comedian of The Year in previous year’s. ​Described as ‘A Gem of the Circuit’ and with an ability to ‘Transcend age barriers effortlessly’ she continues to rise through the comedy ranks. “Phenomenal Performer” Rolling Stone ​“A bolshier Mrs Merton she’s not one to suffer fools lightly so watch out for a razor-sharp wit used at will” – The Skinny “a brilliantly talented comic with a serious purpose” Beyond the Joke “From the moment Nina Gilligan opens her mouth, you know you’re in safe hands…. Nina is a consummate comedian, her one-liners, observations and general funniness is a joyful constant” Neurodiverse review “achingly relatable and effortlessly funny” Scottish Field “Goldfish’ is articulate, funny, touching, and powerful, but most of all it is memorable. Gilligan is the clearly-spoken voice of a generation” Entertainment Now ​​“Gilligan is blessed with almost perfect comic timing………She’s a brilliantly talented comic with a serious purpose” – Beyond the joke “Brilliant, an outstanding comic” – Toby Foster (Phoenix Nights) “Jonny Vegas meets Joan Rivers” – Smug Roberts “Naturally funny” – John Thomson (Cold Feet)...

Justin Panks has many a time been given the title "the comedian's comedian". Unapologetically fearless he delivers unexpected punchlines as he wades into the underbelly of everyday life surprising, shocking and delighting audiences with his well crafted jokes disguised as anecdotes, providing the audiences with laugh after laugh. With over a decade of experience gigging throughout the UK, Europe and New York, Justin prides himself on being able to adapt to any room, be it rowdy and crowded, intimate comedy clubs or large theatres. ​ As seen at: Avalon, Fuzzy Bear, Off The Kerb, Hot Water, Backyard Comedy Club, Covent Garden, The Last Laugh Comedy Club & The Comedy Cellar Bracknell, Jongleurs, LOL Comedy Clubs, Rangatainment, The Comedy Club, RBM Comedy, Dave's Comedy Clubs, Comedy Lounge Hull & Tour Support for internationally acclaimed artists and many corporate events. He has also gigged in New York, Valencia, Ibiza, Turkey, Cyprus, Greece, Menora & Denmark & Sweden ​ You can also listen to Justin on weekly podcasts "The Pranks & Firth Show" & "3 Speech Podcast". ​ Reviews: "Close to crying with laughter. Raw. Honest. Funny." Views From The Gods. “Supreme confidence and unfailing hilarity.”Bath Echo....