The Private Eye of the First World War
Hislop's BBC film to star Michael Palin
06/03/2013 … Michael Palin is to star in a BBC Two film about a First World War ‘forerunner’ to Private Eye, written by the magazine’s editor Ian Hislop.
2013 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 06 March 2013
C4 Comedy Gala is back
Bill includes McIntyre, Evans and Fielding
06/03/2013 … Channel 4 is to stage its annual fundraising Comedy Gala again this year.
Bottom might yet be back
...but probably not for a decade
06/03/2013 … Rik Mayall has said Bottom COULD return - despite co-star Ade Edmondson vowing never to work on such a show again.
Writer slams meddling TV execs
Robert Webb show axed after row
06/03/2013 … A planned comedy starring Robert Webb has been cancelled following a row between the writer and ITV executives.
Jonathan Creek gets a series
Three episodes after Easter special
06/03/2013 … Jonathan Creek is to return for a short series following its Easter special.
John Oliver to host The Daily Show
Two-month post while Jon Stewart directs a movie
06/03/2013 … John Oliver is to replace Jon Stewart on The Daily Show for two months.
Tue 05 March 2013
Hollander and Hawes join Our Men
Mitchell & Webb's diplomat comedy
05/03/2013 … Keeley Hawes and Tom Hollander have joined the cast of David Mitchell and Robert Webb’s new comedy-drama Our Men.
Chortle Awards: 24hrs to have your say
05/03/2013 … There are less than 24 hours left to vote for your favourite comedians and venues in this year’s Chortle Awards.