BBC seeks applicants for 2021 Felix Dexter Bursary
From aspiring writers from BAME backgrouds
02/03/2021 … The BBC is seeking applicants for its annual Felix Dexter Bursary for black, Asian and minority ethnic writers.
2021 Archives
Tue 02 March 2021
Mon 01 March 2021
Audible launches International Women’s Day podcast
Guests include London Hughes, Sara Pascoe and Susan Calman
01/03/2021 … Comedians including London Hughes, Sara Pascoe and Susan Calman are taking part in a new podcast to mark International Women’s Day Women Unlocked,…
© BBC New date for Jeremy Hardy tribute gig
Close to the third anniversary of his death
01/03/2021 … A tribute gig to commemorate Jeremy Hardy has been given a new date.
Reliving the 1990 Edinburgh Fringe
Vintage series emerges featuring Jack Dee, Frank Skinner and Jenny Eclair
01/03/2021 … Rare footage of comedians including Jack Dee, Frank Skinner and Jenny Eclair from their youth has emerged on YouTube.
When will Taskmaster series 11 start?
Channel 4 announces return date
01/03/2021 … Taskmaster will return to Channel 4 on March 18, the broadcaster has announced.
© BBC/Expectation Comedians to go snooping around homes
For a new BBC One entertainment format
01/03/2021 … Bill Bailey, Emily Atack, Jamali Maddix and Judi Love are to star in a new primetime BBC show that mixes Through The Keyhole with Would I Lie To You? In…
Pozzitive action
Comedy script winners announced
01/03/2021 … Independent production company Pozzitive has announced the winners of its comedy script competition.
Borat scoops two Golden Globes
Sacha Baron Cohen mocks Rudy Giuliani in acceptance speech
01/03/2021 … Borat Subsequent Moviefilm was a double winner at last night’s Golden Globes.