Minchin gets a mention
Hollywood list puts Tim as 'one to watch'
27/07/2011 … For most British and Australian fans, he is already a comedy star – now Tim Minchin has been identified as one of the hottest acts in the States.
2011 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 27 July 2011
© BBC Royles return – again
Another festive special in the works
27/07/2011 … The Royle Family is returning for another Christmas special co-writer Craig Cash has revealed.
Tue 26 July 2011
Chase me...
26/07/2011 … Paul Sinha has signed up to join ITV1 daytime quiz The Chase.
Mon 25 July 2011
Prince Abdi-cates
Comic booted off Show Me The Funny
25/07/2011 … Prince Abdi has become the second comedian to be kicked off ITV reality programme Show Me The Funny.
US panel show for Graham Norton
25/07/2011 … Graham Norton is to host his own panel show in the States.
© BBC QI to go on tour
25/07/2011 … Stephen Fry and Alan Davies are to take part in the first live tour of QI – but you’ll have to go to Australia to see it.
Gilliam in new BBC mockumentary
25/07/2011 … Terry Gilliam is to star in a new BBC mockumentary about fictional forgotten film stars.
Unwelcome Matt
Lucas acts to shut down Twitter imposter
25/07/2011 … Matt Lucas has acted to shut down an imposter who has been posing as him on Twitter.