Izzard signs NBC deal
Could he be heading for a starring role?
05/12/2013 … Eddie Izzard has signed a deal with NBC that could lead to his own American TV series.
2013 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 05 December 2013
Wed 04 December 2013
Louis CK signs new TV deal
04/12/2013 … LOUIS CK has signed a new production deal with FX, the home of his sitcom Louie, to develop new series for the US channel.
Nina Conti becomes a hospital 'giggle doctor'
04/12/2013 … Nina Conti is making a new film – about becoming a 'giggle doctor' – as she revealed that the BBC Two comedy series Family Tree will not be returning.
Tue 03 December 2013
Director for Sacha Baron Cohen film
Grimsby is a hooligan-spy comedy
03/12/2013 … Sacha Baron Cohen’s football hooligan comedy – to be called Grimsby – has signed a director.
Dave Gorman's writing another book
03/12/2013 … DAVE GORMAN is writing a new book called Too Much Information… Or Can Everyone Just Shut Up For A Moment Some Of Us Are Trying To Think – which is due out…
Glasgow's comics rally for Clutha victims
03/12/2013 … Glasgow’s comedians are to stage a charity show to help those affected by Friday’s helicopter crash at The Clutha bar.
BBC to make Laurel & Hardy film
03/12/2013 … Laurel and Hardy’s last tour of the UK is to be the subject of a new 90-minute film for the BBC.
Hills and Count Arthur lead British Comedy Award nods
03/12/2013 … Adam Hills and Count Arthur Strong lead the shortlist for this year's British Comedy Awards, with three nominations apiece.