A show for comics who can't get a laugh
04/02/2013 … David Baddiel is working on a new game show for Radio 4 – in which comedians have to AVOID getting a laugh.
2013 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 04 February 2013
My Absolutely Fabulous life
Jennifer Saunders to pen memoirs
04/02/2013 … Jennifer Saunders is writing her autobiography, to be released this autumn.
Big Fat Quiz has no case to answer
TV watchdogs reject complaints
04/02/2013 … Broadcast watchdogs have rule that Channel 4 has no case to answer for causing offence in its Big Fat Quiz Of The Year.
Sun 03 February 2013
How TV producers book their own comics
03/02/2013 … Comedy TV producers linked to agencies greatly favour booking their own acts, a Chortle survey has found.
Sat 02 February 2013
Cissie and Ada return
In a new play on 20th anniversary of Les Dawson's death
02/02/2013 … Les Dawson's best-loved creations are to be revived for a new stage play to mark the 20th anniversary of his death.
Russell Brand to return to XFM
02/02/2013 … Russell Brand is returning to XFM,the London station where he started his radio career, to present a series of shows with Noel Gallagher.
Stewart Lee exposes TV's closed shop
It markets a 'tiny cartel' of comics
02/02/2013 … Stewart Lee has spoken out against the comedy agencies who make TV shows that ‘disproportionately’ feature their clients.
Fri 01 February 2013
Armando picks up his OBE
01/02/2013 … Armando Iannucci has picked up his OBE from Buckingham Palace.