Aussie TV legend Lane dies
Comic got his break thanks to Dave Allen
22/10/2009 … Don Lane, the American comedian whose Australian chat show made him a household name down under, has died at the age of 75.
2009 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 22 October 2009
Kay to host Royal Variety show
Manford and McGuinness also on bill
22/10/2009 … Peter Kay is to host this year's Royal Variety Performance, it has been announced today.
Wed 21 October 2009
Stand-up record goes down the toilet
Chappelle's marathon bid fails
21/10/2009 … Dave Chappelle has failed to set a new record for stand-up endurance, because he left the stage to go to the toilet.
C4 names new comedy boss
Promotion for commissioner Allen
21/10/2009 … Channel 4 commissioning editor Shane Allen has been promoted to head of comedy.
Jack's honorary Dee-gree
21/10/2009 … Jack Dee is to receive an honorary degree from the University of Winchester today.
Five Jongleurs clubs close
Owner Regent Inns goes into administration
21/10/2009 … Five Jongleurs comedy clubs have closed with immediate effect after their parent company went into administration.
Tue 20 October 2009
© BBC Corden to host sports quiz
20/10/2009 … James Corden is to host a new comedy sports panel show for Sky1.
Davies fears for QI's future
'I don't know if we are going to do any more'
20/10/2009 … Alan Davies fears QI will be axed because the BBC have been slow in commissioning a seventh series.