'Jimmy Savile wanted me to lick his custard'
15/02/2013 … ‘Comedy is not a nice business and it’s not got nice people in it.
2013 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 15 February 2013
Daniel Kitson announces new tour
'After The Beginning, Before The End'
15/02/2013 … Daniel Kitson has announced a new tour for this spring.
Thu 14 February 2013
Archers star to write ITV sitcom
14/02/2013 … Archers star Amy Shindler is to co-write a new sitcom for ITV.
Morecambe and Wise's producer dies
John Ammonds was the duo's 'George Martin'
14/02/2013 … Morecambe and Wise’s legendary producer John Ammonds has died at the age of 88.
BBC to air bomb disposal comedy
Creators say they treat the subject 'with respect'
14/02/2013 … The BBC has announced a new comedy about a bomb disposal unit in Afghanistan – and immediately faced criticism it is offensive to British troops.
Award nod for Cabin Pressure
R4 comedy up for best radio show
14/02/2013 … Radio 4 sitcom Cabin Pressure has been nominated for best radio programme in the prestigious Broadcasting Press Guild Awards.
Wed 13 February 2013
Funny Women: 'We're not pay-to-play'
But contest's £15 entry fee stands
13/02/2013 … Funny Women has defended its decision to charge would-be comedians to take part in its annual competition.
More for Morgana
Impressionist developing BBC sitcom
13/02/2013 … Morgana Robinson is set to jump ship from Channel 4, with a new pilot sitcom for BBC Three.