© Bafta US gameshow for Ricky Gervais
13/10/2016 … Ricky Gervais is to star in an American gameshow.
2016 Archives
Thu 13 October 2016
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Chris Rock to film his first special in 9 years
13/10/2016 … Chris Rock is to record his first stand-up special in nine years.
Invisible Dot disappears...
Innovative comedy firm in liquidation
13/10/2016 … Innovative alternative comedy producers The Invisible Dot and their London venue have collapsed.
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle - extra sleeve notes!
13/10/2016 … Here are Stewart Lee's exclusive episode notes – as published on Chortle over the past two days – in a format you can print out and keep inside your DVD sleeve.
How class plays its part in offensive comedy
...and is the industry just too middle-class?
13/10/2016 … Your reaction to offensive jokes – whether enjoying them or taking umbrage at them – helps you feel a sense of belonging with your social group.
Still Game adds more live dates
13/10/2016 … FORD KIERNAN and Greg Hemphill have announced five more dates for their next run of Still Game at Glasgow's SSE Hydro.
Comedian CAN appeal his fine over sick joke
Mike Ward's legal fight goes on
13/10/2016 … Canadian comedian Mike Ward has won the right to appeal the court verdict that cost him almost £2,500 for telling a sick joke.