New attempt on joke record
But not by a comedian... it's by an actuary
27/02/2014 … The world record for most jokes told in an hour will be challenged next week – by an actuary who’s never done stand-up before.
2014 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 27 February 2014
Wed 26 February 2014
BBC reveals sitcoms in development
Three shows picked for Salford Comedy Showcase
26/02/2014 … The BBC has named the comedy projects that its developing in this year's Salford Sitcom Showcases.
Book deal for Richard Ayoade
Three titles about his love of film
26/02/2014 … Richard Ayoade has signed a three-book deal with publishers Faber.
BBC names new comedy chief
Myfanwy Moore returns from ITV
26/02/2014 … The BBC has named Myfanwy Moore as its new controller of UK comedy production.
It's the longest laugh
Comedians attempt a record-breaking 83-hour gig
26/02/2014 … More than 60 comics are attempting to set a new record for the longest ever stand-up gig.
Tue 25 February 2014
Chortle Award nominees 2014
25/02/2014 … John Kearns and Bo Burnham lead this year’s Chortle Award shortlist with three nominations apiece.
Jack don't need no Bad Education
Whitehall says next series will be the last
25/02/2014 … The next series of Bad Education will be the last, Jack Whitehall has said.
The idea of 'token women' won't help
Dara O Brian on the BBC's ban on all-male panel shows
25/02/2014 … Dara O Brian says the BBC was wrong to make such a big deal about its ban on all-male panel shows.