BBC Two series for Rob Brydon
24/03/2010 … Rob Brydon is set to front his own comedy entertainment show for BBC Two, following a successful pilot last last year.
2010 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 24 March 2010
Lenny scares the kids
24/03/2010 … A Lenny Henry advert has been banned from children’s TV – for scaring them too much.
Karl Edrik dies in Goa
24/03/2010 … Stand-up Karl Edrik has been reported dead in Goa at the age of 39.
Ricky reanimated
Second series of Gervais show commissioned
24/03/2010 … The animated version of Ricky Gervais’s comedy podcasts has been recommissioned by America’s HBO network.
Tue 23 March 2010
Russell Howard announces new tour
23/03/2010 … Russell Howard has announced another tour of arena gigs – almost a year in advance.
Chortle awards: Watch the video
23/03/2010 … Michael McIntyre was a double winner at the Chortle Awards on Monday night – scooping the gong for best tour and the TV and radio award for his comedy roadshow.
Mon 22 March 2010
A funny way to spend our money?
Ruby Wax trains Home Office staff
22/03/2010 … Civil servants have been getting tips on how to bring humour into their jobs from Ruby Wax.
Sun 21 March 2010
Funny? You just can't teach it
Comic ability is innate, says academic
21/03/2010 … Comic talent is something you’re either born with or you’re not, claims an academic who specialises in comedy.