Zaching 'em in
17/09/2008 … American comic Zach Galifianakis has landed a leading movie role and a key part in a sitcom pilot.
2008 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 17 September 2008
Arthur Dent hitchhikes again
17/09/2008 … A new instalment in the increasingly inaccurately named Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy trilogy is to be published – seven years after the death of creator Douglas…
Tue 16 September 2008
Still Game duo split
16/09/2008 … The stars of Scottish sitcom Still Game have split up in the boardroom of their production company – but say doesn’t mean the end of their BBC comedy.
Prints charming
Comics' photos raise cash for charity
16/09/2008 … Comics including Jack Dee, Jimmy Carr, Russell Brand and Ricky Gervais are taking part in a two-year photography project set to raise tens of thousands of pounds…
© BBC Peter's back for Christmas
Serafinowicz special commissioned
16/09/2008 … The Peter Serafinowicz Show is to return for a Christmas special.
© Will Fresch Noel Gallagher, comedy writer?
Oasis star plans sitcom with Russell Brand
16/09/2008 … Noel Gallagher says he wants to write a sitcom with Russell Brand once he retires from Oasis.
Mon 15 September 2008
© HBO Riddle of 'Boycott Little Britain' call
15/09/2008 … Doubts have been cast on claims that the new Little Britain USA has offended gay rights groups in America, even before it is broadcast.
It was a Wonderful life...
15/09/2008 … Wonderful Smith, a pioneering black comedian, has died in California at the age of 97.