2015 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
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.
Irn-Bru ad 'ripped me off'
Janey Godley ad-libbed punchline at audition
17/04/2015 … Janey Godley has accused Irn-Bru of 'ripping off' a punchline she improvised during an audition for the soft drink's latest advert.
Another serving of Friday Night Dinner
17/04/2015 … Channel 4 has ordered a fourth series of Friday Night Dinner.
Russell Brand joins Bin Laden comedy
Directed by Borat's Larry Charles
17/04/2015 … Russell Brand is to appear in a new comedy movie about one man's search for Osama Bin Laden.
Sharon Horgan lands her first US series
Divorce to star Sarah Jessica Parker
17/04/2015 … Sharon Horgan’s American comedy Divorce has been picked up for a full series by HBO.
Thu 16 April 2015
Murray vs Farage, caught on TV
Dave show about Pub Landlord's election campaign
16/04/2015 … Al Murray’s election battle with Nigel Farage is to be turned into a TV show.