David Tennant and Michael Sheen to star in lockdown comedy
22/05/2020 … David Tennant and Michael Sheen are to star in a new lockdown comedy for BBC One.
Fri 22 May 2020
Stephen Bailey to host Takeshi’s Castle
As Indonesian challenge show returns to Comedy Central
22/05/2020 … Stephen Bailey is to host the next series of Takeshi’s Castle.
Thu 21 May 2020
Chelsea Handler to tape her first special in six years
21/05/2020 … Chelsea Handler is to record her first stand-up special in six years, for the HBO Max streaming platform in the US.
© Unitas Photography Why comedians should embrace virtual gigs
Learning a new medium can only be positive, argues Steve Hofstetter
21/05/2020 … With the global pandemic, many comedians have turned to virtual shows for the first time.
Ireland to stage its first drive-in comedy night
Dublin club takes the initiative
21/05/2020 … Dublin’s Laughter Lounge has become the latest comedy venue to announce it’s to stage a drive-in stand-up show.
Angel keeps flying
Comedy club thanks the backers who pulled it from the brink...
21/05/2020 … London’s Angel Comedy Club says its future is secured after fans rallied to its fundraising drive.
© Sky UK When is In The Long Run returning to Sky?
Broadcaster sets series three air date
21/05/2020 … Sky One has confirmed the air date for the return of Idris Elba’s comedy In The Long Run.
An important message during Covid-19
Heed this public service announcement
21/05/2020 … During this time of crisis, we all look for clear-headed advice to get us all through.