Mitchell and Paxman to host alternative election show
Plus loads of comedians in C4's coverage
20/04/2015 … David Mitchell is to host Channel 4’s Alternative Election Night coverage alongside Jeremy Paxman.
2015 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
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Rik Mayall's family face huge tax bill
...becuase he died without a will
19/04/2015 … Rik Mayall’s family could be facing a huge tax bill as he failed to leave a will.
Sat 18 April 2015
R4 takes a lesson from Lina
18/04/2015 … Comedian Ria Lina has landed her first Radio 4 commission.
Sam Simmons takes the Barry
Victory at Melbourne Comedy Fest
18/04/2015 … Sam Simmons has won Australia's top live comedy award, the Barry.
Fri 17 April 2015
Johnny Vegas joins film about would-be stand-up
17/04/2015 … Johnny Vegas and Jimmy Cricket are to appear together in a film about a would-be stand-up.
Newcastle's Hyena Club to close
But nights continue thanks to Jason Manford...
17/04/2015 … Newcastle’s oldest comedy venue is to close its doors.