Filming starts on Ben Elton's new sitcom
23/01/2013 … Filming has begun on Ben Elton’s new sitcom The Wright Way at the BBC’s studios in Salford.
2013 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 23 January 2013
Louis CK announces second London date
23/01/2013 … Louis CK has announced a second London date for March.
© BBC Pulling back
23/01/2013 … The American remake of BBC Three comedy Pulling has come a step closer to fruition.
Tue 22 January 2013
Funny Business postponed
BBC Two puts off second episode
22/01/2013 … BBC Two have postponed the second part of Funny Business, their documentary series about the comedy industry.
'Hip-hop is words, right?'
Jerry Seinfeld to release a rap album
22/01/2013 … Jerry Seinfeld is to make a hip-hop album.
Mrs Brown saved my life
Brendan O'Carroll on his depression
22/01/2013 … Brendan O’Carroll has spoken about how he found redemption in Mrs Brown’s Boys, after falling into a suicidal depression over money.
Putting their oar in
Dara O Briain and Jack Dee to row the Zambezi
22/01/2013 … Dara O Briain and Jack Dee are to row 68 miles along the Zambezi river next week, in aid of Comic Relief.
Facebook joke thieves strike again
Routine goes viral... but with no credit
22/01/2013 … Another comedian has complained after their joke was stolen and distributed across Facebook.