Izzard plans to gig in Russian
07/06/2014 … Eddie Izzard is planning a stand-up show in a fourth language, Russian.
2014 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sat 07 June 2014
Fri 06 June 2014
Another festival reveals all-male line-up
No female comics for T In The Park
06/06/2014 … Another outdoor festival has announced a comedy line-up with no women to be seen.
Brand backs Bieber
06/06/2014 … • Russell Brand has defended Justin Bieber after old footage of the star cracking a racist joke emerged.
New BBC One shows for Kevin Bridges
Stand-up specials for Scotland's big summer
06/06/2014 … Kevin Bridges is to front three stand-up specials for BBC One based around the Scottish Referendum and the Commonwealth Games.
Jack Carroll joins Trollied
06/06/2014 … Britain's Got Talent comic Jack Carroll and stand-up Aisling Bea have joined the cast of Sky1's sitcom Trollied.
Thu 05 June 2014
Surprise! It's Sarah Silverman
Star does impromptu club gigs in London
05/06/2014 … Sarah Silverman has made a surprise appearance two London comedy clubs last night.
Fast Fringe 2014 line-up revealed
London showcase for top Edinburgh acts
05/06/2014 … The line-up for Chortle's Fast Fringe showcase in London is announced today, as the Edinburgh Fringe programme is also launched.
Bill Bailey to play Edinburgh Castle
Part of musical spectacular for Commonwealth Games
05/06/2014 … Bill Bailey and Fred MacAulay are to take part in a 'spectacular' televised concert from Edinburgh Castle next month.