Parliament ban hits The Daily Show
Commons footage can't be used in satire
31/07/2011 … An episode of The Daily Show has been banned in the UK – because it contained Parliamentary footage.
2011 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sun 31 July 2011
Sat 30 July 2011
How to be a brilliant comedian
Louis CK reveals how it's done
30/07/2011 … Louis CK has revealed the dedication it takes to be one of the world’s top stand-ups.
Podcasts go on air
Comics to provide inflight entertainment
30/07/2011 … A bundle of top comedy podcasts are to be included in the BA in-flight entertainment from Monday.
Hear Marc Maron's Montreal speech
30/07/2011 … Marc Maron has released his inspirational keynote speech to the Montreal comedy festival online.
Fri 29 July 2011
Jonnie Marbles pleads guilty
29/07/2011 … Comedian Jonnie Marbles has admitted assault over his shaving-cream attack on Rupert Murdoch.
Thu 28 July 2011
Respect your comics
Marc Maron's message at Montreal keynote speech
28/07/2011 … Marc Maron has called on the comedy industry to treat comedians with more respect.
Crackersback!
Comics line up for more of Sky's Little Crackers
28/07/2011 … Sky is to revive its series of Little Crackers short films, this time featuring such comedians as John Bishop, Alan Davies and Shappi Khorsandi.