Now it's Brand XL
Russell's US series gets recommissioned – and extended
27/11/2012 … Russell Brand’s American TV show has been extended for another series.
2012 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 27 November 2012
All the tips from the Chortle conference
Videos for aspiring comics now online
27/11/2012 … All the sessions for this year’s Chortle Conference – giving tips and advice on starting and progressing in comedy – have been released online.
Mon 26 November 2012
Two And A Half Men is 'filth'
Says its own star in religious rant
26/11/2012 … The young star of Two And A Half Men has blasted his own show as ‘filth’ – and urged people to stop watching it.
The big 2-0
Leicester Comedy Festival celebrates its birthday with a mammoth line-up
26/11/2012 … It might not be the ultimate prize.
Al Murray to guest edit Today
Comic takes over R4 show at Christmas
26/11/2012 … Al Murray is to a be a guest editor of Radio 4's flagship Today programme over the festive period.
Mrs Brown still rules the DVD roost
26/11/2012 … Mrs Brown and Michael McIntyre have held on to their positions as the No 1 and No 2 bestselling live comedy DVDs this week.
Katt Williams sued by his own fans
26/11/2012 … American comic Katt Williams is being sued by his own fans following his recent onstage meltdown.
Fri 23 November 2012
Comedy fan injured by falling speaker
Woman knocked out in club accident
23/11/2012 … A woman was rushed to hospital after a loudspeaker fell on her head at a comedy club.