Two Hearts pen Kiwi comedy series
Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore’s The Sanctuary starts shooting next year
11/12/2024 … Kiwi comedy duo Two Hearts have written a comedy series about an eccentric American billionaire hiding in New Zealand.
2024 Archives
Wed 11 December 2024
How David Frost almost scuppered Monty Python
Star didn't want to release John Cleese from his contract
11/12/2024 … David Frost almost scuppered Monty Python’s Flying Circus by refusing to release John Cleese from his contract, a memo fromn the BBC archives reveals.
Gearóid Farrelly joins Dancing With The Stars
...as does Mrs. Brown’s Boys actor Danny O’Carroll
11/12/2024 … Stand-up Gearóid Farrelly is to take part in Dancing With The Stars, Ireland’s version of Strictly Come Dancing.
© Toffee International Gavin & Stacey, behind the scenes
Photos released from the shooting of the final episode
11/12/2024 … The BBC have released dozens of pictures – both on and off-screen – for the final episode of Gavin & Stacey, ahead of its Christmas Day broadcast.
Tue 10 December 2024
Who fell off the stage on the Royal Variety show?
10/12/2024 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
© Karla Gowlett Rachel Parris makes HIGFNY debut
Opposite Lib Dem leader Ed Davey
10/12/2024 … Rachel Parris is to appear on Have I Got News For You for the first time.
© Steve Ullathorne Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Of The Year 2024
10/12/2024 … The comedy circuit may be ridiculously oversubscribed, with far more stand-ups than gigs (or at least paying ones), but that doesn’t stop hopefuls applying…
When your witness protection name sucks
10/12/2024 … What happens when you go into witness protection - but your new alias sucks? That's the premise of the latest sketch from Funny Parts, the digital comedy…