2015 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sun 05 April 2015
Lost Tony Hancock scripts to be staged
Edinburgh Fringe to hear gags missing for 50 years
05/04/2015 … Previously lost Tony Hancock scripts are to be performed at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe for the first time in more than 50 years.
Is Trevor Noah a joke thief?
Russell Peters makes the accusation
05/04/2015 … Russell Peters has accused Trevor Noah of being a joke thief.
© YouTube One Direction gag sparks 'racism' storm
Bill Maher likens Zayn Malik to a terrorist
05/04/2015 … Bill Maher has sparked a twitter storm after comparing former One Direction star Zayn Malik to a terrorist.
Fri 03 April 2015
'Repulsive to moral decency'
03/04/2015 … •'In my quest for authenticity and sincerity, I can be a bit annoying.
Muppets 'set for TV comeback'
...by Big Bang Theory co-creator
03/04/2015 … The Muppets could be returning to TV.
Thu 02 April 2015
David Mitchell to play William Shakespeare
In a new BBC comedy by Ben Elton
02/04/2015 … David Mitchell is to star as William Shakespeare in a BBC sitcom pilot by Ben Elton.
New sketch series from Mr Show duo
Bob Odenkirk and David Cross reunite
02/04/2015 … Mr Show creators Bob Odenkirk and David Cross are to reunite for a new sketch comedy series.