US scraps Ab Fab remake
Fox says 'no' after seeing pilot
14/05/2009 … Plans for an American remake of Absolutely Fabulous have been scrapped.
2009 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 14 May 2009
Jupp to host topical radio comedy
Newsjack showcases new writers
14/05/2009 … Miles Jupp is to host a radio sketch show showcasing the work of up-and-coming comedy writers.
Dylan Moran announces West End run
14/05/2009 … Black Books star Dylan Moran has announced a six-week residency in London’s West End.
Williams returns to stand-up
Tour resumes six months after heart op
14/05/2009 … Robin Williams is to resume his stand-up tour in September, six months after undergoing heart surgery.
Wed 13 May 2009
© HBO Conchords soar
Comedy quadruples BBC4 audience
13/05/2009 … The second series of Flight of the Conchords made an impressive start on BBC Four last night.
Cable Guy fails to show up...
13/05/2009 … Larry The Cable Guy has pulled the plug on his first UK shows.
© BBC John Cleese 'isn't funny'
13/05/2009 … Martin Clunes has blasted John Cleese’s criticisms of British comedy – claiming the Fawlty Towers star hasn’t been funny for more than 20 years.
Tue 12 May 2009
Room for new comedy
BBC Three pilot set entirely in a bedroom
12/05/2009 … BBC Three is to make a new comedy pilot set entirely in a couple's bedroom.