How much money did Joe Lycett 'shred'?
19/03/2024 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
2024 Archives
Tue 19 March 2024
© Bafta/Rachell Smith Rob and Romesh return to host the Baftas
'It's an honour, I suppose,' says Ranganathan
19/03/2024 … Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan will host the Bafta Television Awards again this year, the academy has announced.
Leo Reich signs with major Hollywood agent
...as he prepares to make his acting debut
19/03/2024 … Leo Reich has signed up with one of Hollywood’s biggest agents.
Live tour for David Walliams
After BGT, comic hits the road, starting down under
19/03/2024 … David Walliams has announced his first live comedy tour.
Paul O'Grady's daughter to speak about him for the first time
19/03/2024 … Paul O'Grady's daughter Sharyn Mousley is to speak about her father for the first time on camera in a new documentary about the late star.
Mon 18 March 2024
Jenny Eclair's officially a legend
Comic hailed among other Leicester Comedy Festival award winners
18/03/2024 … Jenny Eclair has been named the Legend of Comedy at the Leicester Comedy Festival’s annual award bash tonight.
British sitcom Hapless finds a home in the US
Peacock platform snaps up the cringe comedy
18/03/2024 … American streamer Peacock has snapped up the rights to air British sitcom Hapless in the US.
Adelaide Fringe awards for Elf Lyons and Foxdog Studios
Best comedy and innovation accolade
18/03/2024 … British acts Elf Lyons and Foxdog Studios have scooped awards at the Adelaide Fringe, as the festival came to an end yesterday.