James Corden to host Brits
'I can do better than Peter Kay'
13/01/2011 … James Corden will present this year’s Brit awards, organisers have announced.
2011 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 13 January 2011
BBC commissions more Mirandas
...and series could move to BBC One
13/01/2011 … The BBC has just ordered a third series of hit sitcom Miranda – which could transfer to BBC One.
Wed 12 January 2011
Lenny Henry's budget tour
Star comic to stay in Premier Inns
12/01/2011 … Lenny Henry will be staying in Premier Inns during his forthcoming 64-date tour as part of his sponsorship deal with the hotel chain.
Funny looking?
Female comics are always judged on their looks, says Miranda Hart
12/01/2011 … Miranda Hart has said female comedians are given a rougher ride than men because they are always judged on their looks.
Tue 11 January 2011
US launches comedy award
...and fund for hard-up comedians
11/01/2011 … The UK has had the British Comedy Awards for 20 years and the Chortle Awards for ten.
Mon 10 January 2011
Gangster to gagster
John McVicar turns to stand-up
10/01/2011 … John McVicar, the notorious armed robber who was once top of Scotland Yard’s ‘most wanted’ list, is turning to stand-up.
MP calls for Eric Morecambe museum
10/01/2011 … An MP has called for a museum to be set up in honour of Eric Morecambe.
Sat 08 January 2011
Leave my Hattie alone
Eric Sykes 'sad' about BBC drama
08/01/2011 … Eric Sykes has criticised the BBC for ‘raking over’ the love life of his late co-star Hattie Jacques.