Fox signs Hannibal Buress
12/10/2011 … American comedian Hannibal Buress is set to star in his own sitcom – co-written with Superbad star Jonah Hill.
2011 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 12 October 2011
Turned out nice again...
Frank Skinner makes George Formby documentary
12/10/2011 … Frank Skinner is to examine the life of George Formby in a one-off documentary for BBC Four.
Serious money....
Jongleurs wants investors to fund expansion plans
12/10/2011 … Comedy club chain Jongleurs has announced plans for more venues, a talent management agency, DVD distribution arm and a ‘mainstream TV programme’ as it seeks…
Burma frees dissident comedian
But Zarganar's freedom is 'conditional'
12/10/2011 … Burmese comedian Zarganar has been released from his 35-year prison sentence for criticising the military regime.
Tue 11 October 2011
Blackpool gets a magic carpet
11/10/2011 … Ken Dodd has officially opened the Comedy Carpet in Blackpool – a huge piece of public art honouring around 1,000 comedians.
Mr Methane kicks up an international stink
Row over fake Romanian TV footage
11/10/2011 … A variety performer is at the centre of a diplomatic row after doctored footage of him farting the Romanian national anthem was screened in the Eastern European…
Jerry Springer opera debuts in Ireland
Dublin first for controversial musical
11/10/2011 … Jerry Springer: The Opera is to be performed in Ireland for the first time.
Mon 10 October 2011
BBC orders Lapland Christmas comedy
10/10/2011 … The Royle Family’s Sue Johnston is to head the ensemble cast for a ‘big, heartwarming’ BBC One Christmas comedy.