Lee Nelson creator arrested
After 'invading' pitch at Everton
16/03/2013 … Simon Brodkin has been arrested after joining Manchester City players on the pitch of their Premiership match today.
2013 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sat 16 March 2013
From Holyrood to comedy
Ex-MSP Rosie Kane turns to stand-up
16/03/2013 … Former Scottish Socialist MSP Rosie Kane is to become a stand-up comic.
Stephen Fry to star in superhero sitcom
With Harry Potter star Rupert Grint
16/03/2013 … Stephen Fry is set to star in his own US sitcom, alongside Harry Potter star Rupert Grint.
Red Nose Day raises £75m
With help from Gervais, Kay, Walliams etc
16/03/2013 … Red Nose Day raised £75million for charities last night, as it celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Fri 15 March 2013
A plagiarist? Yes, Minister
15/03/2013 … ‘Don’t make an effort to be funny, or you’ll be trying too hard.
Partridge movie: Watch the first trailer
15/03/2013 … The first teaser trailer for the Alan Partridge move has been released – along with the official title.
Norman Collier dies at 87
His mic finally packs in for good...
15/03/2013 … Norman Collier, the comedian best known for his 'faulty microphone' routine, has died at the age of 87.
Tommy Tiernan reaches for the Sky
'Mental patient' sitcom commissioned
15/03/2013 … Tommy Tiernan is making his own sitcom for Sky.