Billy Ray Cyrus to star in US sitcom
02/04/2015 … Country music star Billy Ray Cyrus is to star in his own sitcomIn Still The King, the singer behind Achy Breaky Heart will play a ‘washed-up one-hit wonder’…
2015 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 02 April 2015
Al Murray 'to sue Nigel Farage'
Libel action over Ukip chief's claims he broke election law
02/04/2015 … Al Murray is to sue Nigel Farage after the Ukip leader accused the Pub Landlord of breaking election laws.
Seann Walsh lands role in ITV sports quiz
Comic to 'umpire' Play To The Whistle
02/04/2015 … Seann Walsh is to have a regular role in a new high-profile ITV sports panel show.
© BBC Release date for Peter Kay's Car Share
Plus episode guide ahead of iPlayer debut
02/04/2015 … The BBC has confirmed the release date of Peter Kay’s Car Share.
Viz duo reunited
Donald brothers in first joint stage appearance in 20 years
02/04/2015 … Viz creators Chris and Simon Donald are to appear on stage together for the first time in 20 years to mark the 30th anniversary of the comic.
Third series for As Yet Untitled
Alan Davies discussion show renewed
02/04/2015 … Dave has renewed Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled for a third series.
TV honour for veteran comedy producer
02/04/2015 … VETERAN comedy producer Beryl Vertue is to be honoured with the first lifetime achievement award at the Edinburgh TV festival.
Katie Mulgrew wins playwriting prize
02/04/2015 … Comedian Katie Mulgrew has won a £10,000 playwriting prize.