© Burning Bright / BBC America Ed Gamble and Amy Hoggart filming in the States
01/12/2014 … Almost Royal, the BBC America mockumentary starring Ed Gamble and Amy Hoggart, is set to return for a second series .
Comics fear Twitter backlash, says Chris Rock
01/12/2014 … Chris Rock wants to ban mobile phones from comedy clubs – saying it stops comedians being edgy.
01/12/2014 … A 13th night is to be added to the stage run of Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights this morning.
Jimmy Carr's £4k bar tab after keeping audience waiting
01/12/2014 … Jimmy Carr has become the latest comedian to buy his entire audience a round of drinks after showing up late for a gig.
01/12/2014 … Comedy club boss Tommy Sheppard has launched a bid to become an MP for the SNP.
Jason co-hosts game show with Kate Humble
01/12/2014 … Jason Byrne is to front a new wildlife-themed gameshow, Wild Things.
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