2016 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sun 09 October 2016
Chat's all folks! Carr confirms end of Chatty Man
'I can't compete with Graham Norton'
09/10/2016 … Alan Carr has confirmed Chatty Man has come to an end after eight years and 16 series.
Sat 08 October 2016
Mixed fortunes for Still Game's return
A ratings smash in Scotland - less so elsewhere
08/10/2016 … The return of Still Game has notched up a record audience in Scotland - but performed less well south of the border.
© Andy Hollingworth BBC commissions Bill Bailey sitcom
Pilot for comedy set in wildlife park
08/10/2016 … The BBC has commissioned a pilot of a new Bill Bailey sitcom based in a wildlife park.
Russell Brand to write a book on addiction
08/10/2016 … Russell Brand is to write a book about addiction.
Fri 07 October 2016
BBC One signs Ivan Brackenbury
Full series of Hospital People ordered
07/10/2016 … Inept hospital DJ Ivan Brackenbury has been given his own BBC One series, following a successful pilot.
'Nobody's penis was that big...'
07/10/2016 … •'Every time I go out to do Just a Minute, I am conscious I might never work again.