2018 Archives
Tue 09 January 2018
Are intersex stand-ups 'too dark' for comedy?
Amazon Jackson doesn't think so
09/01/2018 … This was the initial knee-jerk reaction from one comedy buddy when I first announced my intention to ‘come out’ as an intersex person during my set at…
© BBC Comedies up for NTA awards
09/01/2018 … Benidorm, The Big Bang Theory, Still Open All Hours and Peter Kay’s Car Share have been shortlisted in the National Television Awards.
© BBC Radio 4 gets more Alone
BBC commissions full series of mid-life sitcom
09/01/2018 … The BBC has ordered a full series of its middle-aged house-share comedy Alone, starring Angus Deayton.
Unlocking the comedy Vaults
Underground festival boasts 125 shows
09/01/2018 … London’s Vault festival, which takes place in the tunnels beneath Waterloo station, is to include its own comedy festival this year.
© FX Louis CK's The Cops officially axed
No big surprise given the revelations about his conduct
09/01/2018 … Louis CK’s animated comedy The Cops is officially dead.
Paddington takes on Stalin
09/01/2018 … Paddington Bear is taking on Stalin in the battle of the Baftas.
Mon 08 January 2018
Rupert Friend and Jim Gaffigan join Chris Morris film
Plot revolves around botched FBI operation
08/01/2018 … Rupert Friend and Jim Gaffigan have joined the cast of Chris Morris's new film – which involves a botched FBI operation and hostage situation, Chortle…