Lee Nelson creator to 'black up'
Simon Brodkin to play African preacher
22/02/2013 … Lee Nelson creator Simon Brodkin is to ‘black up’ for a character in his new series.
2013 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 22 February 2013
A Noble experiment
Ross makes a travelogue – directed by Twitter
22/02/2013 … Ross Noble is to make a travelogue series using Twitter to determine his path.
Axe Rhod Gilbert
BBC One drops comic's panel show
22/02/2013 … Ask Rhod Gilbert has been axed by the BBC.
Thu 21 February 2013
Peacock & Gamble land R4 pilot
21/02/2013 … Radio 4 have commissioned a pilot from Peacock & Gamble, based on their 2011 Edinburgh show Emergency Broadcast.
R4 wants more from Nathan Caton
21/02/2013 … Radio 4 has commissioned a second series of Nathan Caton’s radio show.
Is the Hyena to have its last laugh?
Newcastle club denies closure reports
21/02/2013 … Newcastle’s oldest comedy venue, the Hyena Cafe has denied well-placed claims that it is to close.
A good Mark
Thomas honours tickets as venue shuts
21/02/2013 … Mark Thomas is to be left out of pocket after the venue where he was due to perform tomorrow night closed without notice.
Wed 20 February 2013
Run For Your Wife takes just £600
20/02/2013 … It was Richard Briers’ last film, amid a host of other comedy cameos, but the film version of the Run For Your Life farce has proved a massive box office flop.