All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Comics join Richard Hammond series
30/10/2012 … BBC One is joining the fray of hidden camera shows, with the corporation confirming that its contribution to the crowded genre, Richard Hammond’s Secret Service,…
...but see what the Americans have done!
30/10/2012 … Inbetweeners creator Iain Morris says a sequel to the hit movie is in the pipeline – but fans shouldn’t hold their breath.
29/10/2012 … Peter Kay has helped a university launch a new degree in comedy.
Producer defends E4's prank show
29/10/2012 … The producer of E4’s latest hidden-camera comedy show has hit back at claims they exploited desperate young unemployed people.
29/10/2012 … The creators of the Misery Bear online comedy shorts have signed a deal to develop a new comedy show for America’s Fox network.
With Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi
29/10/2012 … Sir Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi are set to star in a new ITV sitcom about an elderly gay couple.
29/10/2012 … Billy Connolly is to be honoured with a lifetime achievement gong at the Scottish Baftas.
Boost for prisoners' rights group
27/10/2012 … Frankie Boyle has promised to donate the £54,650 he won in libel damages to prisoners' rights group Reprieve.
We see you are using AdBlocker software. Chortle relies on advertisers to fund this website so it’s free for you, so we would ask that you disable it for this site. Our ads are non-intrusive and relevant. Help keep Chortle viable.