Matt's career gets an Xtra boost
Comic Richardson to front X-Factor spin-off
29/05/2013 … Comedian Matt Richardson has landed a big break, hosting ITV2 spin-off show The Xtra Factor.
2013 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 29 May 2013
Bill Pertwee's 'widow': The show WILL go on
Partner to appear in her own sketch show
29/05/2013 … The partner of Bill Pertwee has vowed to press ahead with her own comedy sketch show – which she will perform just ten days after his death.
Playing to the gallery
Comics take over National Portrait Gallery
29/05/2013 … Stand-ups Des Clarke and Scott Agnew are to take over the prestigious Scottish National Portrait Gallery this Fringe.
Official: Alternative Comedy Experience to return
29/05/2013 … Comedy Central has officially confirmed the return of The Alternative Comedy Experience, curated by Stewart Lee.
Russell Kane announces 80-date tour
After run in a tiny Fringe venue
29/05/2013 … Russell Kane has announced an 80-date tour spanning from September to May.
Forget posters, I'm giving away a DVD
Richard Herring's Fringe gamble
29/05/2013 … Richard Herring is to forego posters advertising his Edinburgh Fringe show – and use the thousands of pounds he saves to give all his audience members a free…
Jack Carroll makes BGT final
29/05/2013 … Teenage comic Jack Carroll is through to the final of Britain’s Got Talent, thanks to the show’s viewers.
Tue 28 May 2013
Rik Mayall to play Greg Davies' dad
Young One signs up for C4 sitcom
28/05/2013 … He’s often described himself as looking like a ‘fat Rik Mayall’.