Phil Ellis Is Trying - series 3
09/09/2020 … Phil Ellis is unlikely to ever become embroiled in a debate about the politics of comedians on the BBC.
2020 Archives
Wed 09 September 2020
Michael McIntyre: Showman trailer
Stand-up special coming to Netflix next week
09/09/2020 … Netflix has released as trailer for Michael McIntyre’s new stand-up special, Showman.
New coronavirus rules do not ban comedy shows
Rule of 6 applies to social groups, not the whole audience
09/09/2020 … The government has confirmed that its new rules banning people from socialising in groups of more than six will not prohibit socially distanced comedy shows.
Borat 2 movie 'is on the way'
Sacha Baron Cohen's film is complete, report claims
09/09/2020 … Sacha Baron Cohen has already finished filming Borat 2 and even screened it for a select band of movie insiders, it has been reported.
Matt Lucas to release a kids' joke book
09/09/2020 … Matt Lucas is to release a kids’ joke book next month.
Richard Osman’s House Of Games moves to BBC One
Jennifer Saunders, Roisin Conaty and Jason Manford to appear in new primetime edition
09/09/2020 … Richard Osman’s House Of Games is to get a primetime BBC One slot Jennifer Saunders, Roisin Conaty, Jason Manford and footballer turned pundit Jermaine…
Just For Laughs unveils a big, free, virtual festival
Headliners announced for digital event next month
09/09/2020 … Just For Laughs has unveiled the line-up for its first virtual festival, following the cancellation of its Montreal event for the first time in 38 years.
Amy Schumer: I have Lyme disease
As she asks fans if she can drink while on medication
09/09/2020 … Amy Schumer revealed that she has been diagnosed with Lyme disease, which she may have had ‘for years’.