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.
2014 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 01 April 2014
Mon 31 March 2014
Scottish Comedy Awards honour Arnold Brown
31/03/2014 … Arnold Brown has been awarded the lifetime achievement accolade at the first Scottish Comedy Awards.
Eric Sykes leaves £386,000
Including gifts for PA and agent
31/03/2014 … Eric Sykes left a £386,000 estate, it has been revealed.
The drinks are on Manford!
Jason's £3,500 round to say sorry for being late
31/03/2014 … Jason Manford bought his audience a round of drinks because he was running late on Saturday night – costing him more than £3,500.
Sun 30 March 2014
Michael McIntyre's £9.2m payday
Earnings from his Showtime tour
30/03/2014 … Michael McIntyre was paid £9million for his 2012 Showtime tour, it was revealed today.
Sat 29 March 2014
Vote for your favourite student comedian
People's Choice in the Chortle Student Comedy Awards
29/03/2014 … The heats are over.
Fri 28 March 2014
Miranda Hart to star in Hollywood comedy
With Bridesmaids director Feig
28/03/2014 … Miranda Hart is to star in a new film from Bridesmaids director Paul Feig.