Penny Dreadfuls do Richard III
20/02/2020 … Comedy group The Penny Dreadfuls are to make another historic comedy-drama for Radio 4, this time about Richard III.
Thu 20 February 2020
Comics raise thousands for Leicester Comedy Festival
To help support community work
20/02/2020 … Comedians including Jo Brand, Arthur Smith, Hal Cruttenden, and Milton Jones have helped raise more than £20,000 to support the Leicester Comedy Festival.
Toby Young tries stand-up
Right-wing journalist says he 'just about got away with it' on his comedy debut
20/02/2020 … He’s got a track record of getting involved in things without much experience – and now Toby Young has turned his hand to stand-up.
Rhys Thomas writes an Artful Dodger comedy
20/02/2020 … Rhys Thomas has written a Dickens-inspired children’s comedy for the BBC.
Meet The Richardsons - trailer outtakes
Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont
20/02/2020 … Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont apparently had some trouble recording the teaser trailers for their new sitcom Meet The Richardsons.
Armando Iannucci to make a Sumo comedy movie
20/02/2020 … Armando Iannucci is to make a new comedy film comedy set in the world of amateur sumo wrestling.
© BBC Man Like Mobeen up for arts award
20/02/2020 … Man Like Mobeen and comedian Cariad Lloyd have been nominated for awards to honour those who make a social impact in the arts.
Miffed Rhys Jones
How the comic was overshadowed by his double-act partner
20/02/2020 … In his double act, Griff Rhys Jones was never quite as recognisable as Mel Smith – as he occasionally felt to his frustration.