Katy does Strictly
Brand to take part in Christmas special
28/11/2012 … Katy Brand is to take part in Strictly Come Dancing.
2012 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 28 November 2012
Making the Shortlist
Would-be writer beats 2,135 others to sitcom prize
28/11/2012 … Aspiring comedy writer Daniel Hobden has won a £5,000 development deal in the Shortlist Sitcom Search.
Who's getting on to Getting On?
28/11/2012 … The cast has been revealed for the American remake of Jo Brand’s downbeat hospital sitcom, Getting On.
'Half' an apology
Sitcom star's damage limitation exercise
28/11/2012 … Two And A Half Men actor Angus T Jones has backpedalled over his attack on the show that made him rick.
Katt Williams 'in police chase'
28/11/2012 … Screwed-up comedian Katt Williams has reportedly been involved in a police chase through California.
Lilley to bloom again
Angry Boys' Chris plans new mockumentary
28/11/2012 … Angry Boys creator Chris Lilley is working on another mockumentary – which he hopes to have on screens next year.
Tue 27 November 2012
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.
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.