'Selfish little kids are stealing my style'
Stewart Lee blasts copycat open spots
26/01/2012 … Stewart Lee has fired a broadside at open-spot comics who copy his style – claiming they are threatening his livelihood.
2012 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 26 January 2012
Sky orders a new Julia Davis comedy
'Gothic' series set in the 1800s
26/01/2012 … Nighty Night star Julia Davis is to create a dark seven-part historical comedy for Sky Atlantic.
White Van Man drives to US
26/01/2012 … America’s ABC network has ordered its very own version of BBC Three comedy White Van Man.
Russell Brand is the 'Hauntrepreneur'
26/01/2012 … Russell Brand has signed up to appear in a new family comedy movie called The Hauntrepreneur.
Another award for the 'man drawer'
Michael McIntyre takes the NTA
26/01/2012 … Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow has been named best entertainment programme at the National Television Awards.
Wed 25 January 2012
Secret Policeman's Ball is back
25/01/2012 … The Secret Policeman’s Ball is returning – but it won’t be held in the UK this year.
Vic & Bob to tour again
25/01/2012 … Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer are planning their first UK tour in 17 years.
© BBC Omid and Angelos hit the dancefloor
Let's Dance... line-up revealed
25/01/2012 … Omid Djalili, Angelos Epithemiou and Ava Vidal are among the comedians taking part in this year’s Let's Dance for Sport Relief.