Ker to curate R4's Museum Of Curiosity
31/05/2013 … Humphrey Ker is to be the new ‘curator’ on Radio 4 panel show The Museum Of Curiosity.
2013 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 31 May 2013
Police probe Frankie Boyle internet hate
31/05/2013 … ‘If you ask me if I think I'm a cocky cunt, I don't think I am.
'Peter Kay' conman pleads guilty
Stead admits comedy night frauds
31/05/2013 … The conman who posed as the brother of Peter Kay to scam money out of pub landlords has admitted fraud.
Frank's fantastic fans
Sidebottom film goes ahead after raising £40,000
31/05/2013 … A tribute documentary about Frank Sidebottom is to go ahead after fans chipped in more than £40,000.
Jupp's kitchen comedy could head to TV
Pilot adapted from his Radio 4 show
31/05/2013 … Miles Jupp’s Radio 4 comedy In And Out Of The Kitchen is being adapted for television.
Trans comedy winners announced
31/05/2013 … The BBC has announced the winners of its £5,000 search to find a mainstream comedy show that ‘promotes a positive portrayal of transgender people’.
Modest start for Up The Women
But Psychobitches does well for Sky
31/05/2013 … Jessica Hynes' new suffragette comedy Up The Women got off to a modest start in the ratings last night.
Spy shown the d'Or
International award for Sky's axed comedy
31/05/2013 … Sky’s family comedy Spy has been named best sitcom at the prestigious Rose D’Or international TV awards.