Vic Reeves to star in Eric Morecambe drama
09/09/2010 … Vic Reeves, has been cast in the new BBC drama about Eric Morecambe’s early years – playing the comedian’s father George.
2010 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 09 September 2010
Wed 08 September 2010
Des McLean to sue over radio sacking
08/09/2010 … Comic Des McLean says he’s going to sue Glasgow’s Radio Clyde – after he was unexpectedly axed from the station.
Proper Bo
08/09/2010 … Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Bo Burnham has landed a deal for his own MTV sitcom.
Tue 07 September 2010
Benjamin does Wipeout
07/09/2010 … Stand-up Ninia Benjamin is to take part in the next edition of BBC One’s Celebrity Total Wipeout.
Heading for a big fall
Packed touring schedule this autumn
07/09/2010 … The comedy world is gearing up for what looks like its busiest touring season yet, with around 20 acts announcing autumn tours in the past couple of weeks.
Russell Howard leaves Mock The Week
...for four episodes, at least
07/09/2010 … Russell Howard will not be appearing on most of the rest of this series of Mock The Week, the BBC has announced.
© Ellis O'Brien Live topical show for Channel 4
Carr, Mitchell, Brooker and Lavern to host
07/09/2010 … Channel 4 has ordered a new live topical comedy show from the same team that created its Alternative Election Night coverage.
Mon 06 September 2010
© BBC Merchant: I'm a mediocre comic
06/09/2010 … Stephen Merchant has admitted he’s a ‘mediocre’ stand-up who hates performing on stage.