Gone in 140 characters
One tweet, and Rob Delaney's UK run sells out in an hour
10/07/2012 … Comedian Rob Delaney has sold out a week-long run at London’s Soho Theatre in an hour – on the back of just one tweet.
2012 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 10 July 2012
Dave's One Night Stand to return
Milton Jones & Al Murray among stars
10/07/2012 … Digital TV channel Dave has commissioned a fourth series of its stand-up show One Night Stand.
Johnny Vegas and a cartoon cow
10/07/2012 … Isy Suttie and Johnny Vegas are to voice a new children’s animation this Christmas.
Mon 09 July 2012
© BBC Gavin & Stacey: It's not for kids
Gold rapped over 10am screening
09/07/2012 … Digital TV station Gold has been rapped for showing a sexually suggestive episode of Gavin And Stacey at 10am.
Keith Lemon cleared over dog prize
Ofcom says ITV acted responsibly
09/07/2012 … Keith Lemon has been cleared by broadcasting watchdogs after giving away a pet puppy as a prize on his ITV1 show.
No takers for Ricky Gervais painting
09/07/2012 … When Ricky Gervais donated one of his own paintings to a charity auction, it was expected to raise a valuable four-figure sum to help cancer sufferers.
Sun 08 July 2012
Jimmy Carr's tax 'is a pivotal moment'
08/07/2012 … The media storm surrounding Jimmy Carr's tax avoidance could mark a major shift in comedy, Stewart Lee says.
Sat 07 July 2012
Doctor, doctor
Lee Mack and Eddie Izzard get honorary degrees
07/07/2012 … Lee Mack and Eddie Izzard are to both be awarded with honorary doctorates.