First kids' books, now prostitutes
Russell Brand to discuss sex industry on C4
02/04/2014 … He has just announced he is writing children’s books – now Russell Brand is to be seen on TV talking frankly about his use of prostitutes.
2014 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 02 April 2014
Bridget Christie's up for another award
Nomination in Radio Academy gongs
02/04/2014 … Bridget Christie has been shortlisted for another award for her Radio 4 series.
'Entourage for geeks'
Sky Atlantic buys Silicon Valley comedy
02/04/2014 … Sky Atlantic has bought the rights to the new US comedy Silicon Valley, from King Of The Hill creator Mike Judge.
Pointless comedians
02/04/2014 … BBC ONE quiz show Pointless is to air a comedians’ special later this month.
Cheers star comes to Kilkenny
02/04/2014 … The line-up has been announced for this year’s Cat Laughs festival in Kilkenny – with Cheers star George Wendt among the bigger names taking part.
Russell Brand turns children's author
Twisted Tales due out this autumn
02/04/2014 … Russell Brand is writing a series of children’s stories, called Trickster Tales.
Tue 01 April 2014
New sitcom from Men Behaving Badly writer
01/04/2014 … MEN BEHAVING BADLY writer Simon Nye has created a new sitcom set in a hotel.
Comedian criticised over 'free sex' video
Remi Gaillard accused of promoting rape culture
01/04/2014 … French comedian Rémi Gaillard has been criticised for glorifying ‘rape culture’ for a video showing him faking sex with women in the street.