Not Going Out: Halloween Special
30/10/2019 … Despite the growing popularity of trick or treat, special Halloween episodes of British sitcoms are still relatively rare.
2019 Archives
Wed 30 October 2019
Alex Edelman on Conan O'Brien
30/10/2019 … Alex Edelman appeared on Conan O'Brien's talk show on Monday night – to demonstrate how brilliant a comedian Robin Williams was.
1,600 comedians to perform at Leicester festival
Showing just how big the circuit has become
30/10/2019 … The Leicester Comedy Festival has published its 2020 programme, featuring more than 1,600 performers.
HBO special for James Veitch
Conan O'Brien's company to produce his show for new streaming service
30/10/2019 … British comedian James Veitch has landed his own HBO special.
US comic John Witherspoon dies at 77
30/10/2019 … American comedian John Witherspoon has died at the age of 77.
Tue 29 October 2019
© Nobby Clark Man In The White Suit to close early
Poor sales hits West End remake of Ealing comedy
29/10/2019 … The West End version of The Man In The White Suit is to close early, after struggling to sell tickets.
© BBC More Than Likely by Dick Clement and Ian Le Frenais
29/10/2019 … Comedy fans know Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais as the creators of The Likely Lads, Porridge and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet.
Ricky Gervais makes amends in art row
Indigenous artist compensated for 'appropriation' of his work
29/10/2019 … Ricky Gervais has made changes to the new series of After Life after being accused of cultural appropriation.