BBC launches Felix Dexter bursary
Help for comedy writers from ethnic minorities
25/05/2017 … The BBC has officially launched its bursary for new black, Asian and minority ethnic writers in honour of Felix Dexter.
2017 Archives
Thu 25 May 2017
© Steve Ullathorne Radio 4 comedy series for Damien Slash
25/05/2017 … Damien Slash is to star in his first Radio 4 comedy series.
Comedy agent sells up
Debi Allen becomes part of Curtis Brown
25/05/2017 … Comedy agent Debi Allen – whose clients include Stewart Lee, Sue Perkins and Dave Johns – has sold her company to agency giant Curtis Brown.
Doug Anthony All Stars announce London gig
25/05/2017 … The Doug Anthony All Stars have announced a rare London gig.
Kieran Hodgson lands Radio 4 show
Earworms offers a primer in classical music
25/05/2017 … Kieran Hodgson is making a new series about classical music for Radio 4.
Frankie Boyle's election night comeback
Comic to hit BBC Two soon after polls close
25/05/2017 … Frankie Boyle is to make his BBC comeback minutes after the polls close at the general election.
Wed 24 May 2017
Ellen DeGeneres returns to stand-up
24/05/2017 … Ellen DeGeneres is set to make her return to stand-up after being lured back to the stage with a big-money Netflix deal.
A bursary for her...
London club offers backing to female comics
24/05/2017 … London’s 99 Clubs are awarding two £500 bursaries to help new female comics take their debut shows to the Edinburgh Fringe.