© BBC/Colin Hutton Second series for Upstart Crow
David Mitchell to return in Ben Elton's comedy
14/06/2016 … BBC Two has ordered a second series of Ben Elton's Shakespearean sitcom Upstart Crow.
2016 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 14 June 2016
© BBC/Colin Hutton Mon 13 June 2016
Comedians' Guide To Survival hits screens
Montreal's Just For Laughs to get first look
13/06/2016 … The movie about a struggling stand-up based on the real-life exploits of British comic James Mullinger is to get its first preview at Montreal's Just For Laughs…
Comedy industry votes Remain
13/06/2016 … A disparate group of comedians and comedy industry figures have announced their support for Britain to stay in the EU.
Rhod's Andes adventure
Tackling the Inca trail for charity
13/06/2016 … Rhod Gilbert is to trek to Machu Picchu for charity.
Alan Davies to star in football film
About the worst team in England
13/06/2016 … Alan Davies is to star in a film about the worst football team in England.
Doug Anthony All Stars play London
13/06/2016 … EDINBURGH Fringe legends The Doug Anthony Allstars have announced a week of London dates.
15 comedy shows in a day
Sketch duo hope to set new record
13/06/2016 … Comedy duo The Sketch Men are attempting to set a new record for the most gigs performed in 24 hours.
Sun 12 June 2016
Todd Barry scripts you not...
12/06/2016 … Sunday June 13LIVE IN BRISTOL: The city's annual Slapstick Festival of silent and vintage comedy is holding a starry fundraiser at the Colston Hall.