So You Think You're Funny winner crowned
25/08/2011 … Tommy Rowson has been crowned the best new comedian of 2011 in the So You Think You’re Funny? final at the Edinburgh Fringe.
2011 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 25 August 2011
Patrick Monahan wins Show Me The Funny
25/08/2011 … Patrick Monahan has won the £100,000 first prize in ITV’s reality programme Show Me The Funny.
Imran Yusuf to host Chortle student final
25/08/2011 … Imran Yusuf is to host the final of the Chortle Student Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Fringe on Sunday.
First UK comedy tour for wrestler Foley
25/08/2011 … Former pro-wrestler Mick Foley has turned stand-up comedian… and has announced his first British comedy tour.
Sean Lock gets Argumental
25/08/2011 … Sean Lock is to front the next, revamped, series of Dave’s panel show Argumental.
Sketch groups get Radio 4 showcase
25/08/2011 … Radio 4 is to showcase live sketch comedy groups in a new four-part series.
Wed 24 August 2011
Nick Helm scoops 'joke of the Fringe'
24/08/2011 … Nick Helm has the funniest joke at the Fringe – and Paul Daniels the worst – according to an online poll.
And the 2011 nominees are...
Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award shortlist out
24/08/2011 … The nominees have been announced for this year’s Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards.