Citizen Smith beer faces legal action
Robert Lindsay fires warning shot at brewers
18/02/2014 … Sitcom actor Robert Lindsay has fired a legal warning shot at a micro-brewery – demanding they stop using an image of him as Citizen Smith on its beer.
2014 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 18 February 2014
TV pilot for How Do I Get Up There?
Scottish sketch group land BBC show
18/02/2014 … Scottish sketch group How Do I Get Up There? have landed a BBC television pilot.
Are you SURE this is Charles II?
WTF: Daily Mail's historical howler...
18/02/2014 … WTF: Midweek specialThe Daily Mail has always been quick to criticise those who don't share its proud sense of British history.
Bhoy's not allowed
Danny cancels US shows over visa issues
18/02/2014 … Danny Bhoy has been forced to cancel two American appearances because of delays with his visa.
James Campbell strikes book deal
Comedy 4 Kids creator brings Boyface to life
18/02/2014 … Comedy 4 Kids stand-up James Campbell has signed a book deal for a new series of adventure stories.
Mon 17 February 2014
Uncle will return
BBC Three orders a second series of Nick Helm sitcom
17/02/2014 … BBC Three has commissioned a second series of Nick Helm sitcom Uncle.
Broadcaster rapped for airing filthy stand-up
17/02/2014 … A digital TV channel has been censured by watchdogs for broadcasting filthy stand-up routines in the middle of the afternoon.
John Bishop vs Seb Coe
17/02/2014 … John Bishop is to take on Sebastian Coe in a series of sporting challenges for Sport Relief.