New feminist comedy for Lena Dunham
14/10/2015 … Girls creator Lena Dunham is developing a new comedy pilot set based around the 1960s feminist movement.
2015 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 14 October 2015
Tue 13 October 2015
Paul Zenon's magic moment...
13/10/2015 … PAUL ZENON has been awarded the Carlton Award 'for outstanding comedy in magic' at the Magic Circle Awards.
BBC: We want more W1As
...and Inside No 9s, Cradle To Graves and Boy Meets Girls
13/10/2015 … The BBC will commission a third series of W1A, the satire about itself, just as soon as writer John Morton is ready.
Bridget Christie is a 'woman of the year'
13/10/2015 … Bridget Christie has been named one of the ‘women of the year’ by Red magazine.
Barbara Nice lands Radio 2 show
And Comedy Showcases will be online first
13/10/2015 … Comedy character Mrs Barbara Nice has landed a Radio 2 pilot.
Tracy Morgan returns to stand-up
Two club sets ahead of SNL appearance
13/10/2015 … Tracy Morgan has returned to stand-up, 16 months after the car crash that almost claimed his life.
McIntyre given the keys to the O2
After a record-breaking 27 shows
13/10/2015 … Michael McIntyre has been presented the keys to London's O2, after setting a record for the most performances at the venue.
Mon 12 October 2015
Comedy Central rapped over Russell Howard ads
'You filthy bitch' promo aired during kids' programming
12/10/2015 … Comedy Central has been rapped for running a trailer showing Russell Howard saying 'you filthy bitch' at 9.