Is South Africa about to outlaw satire?
Comedians' fears over planned new Bill
31/10/2016 … Comedians fear a planned new law could lead to hefty prison sentences simply for making a joke.
2016 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 31 October 2016
Only Fools... is the most-watched TV show ever
31/10/2016 … An episode of Only Fools And Horses is the single most-watched programme in the history of British TV.
Sun 30 October 2016
Sat 29 October 2016
Peter Kay, before Phoenix Nights
29/10/2016 … This week's best comedy shows on demand.
Fri 28 October 2016
Danny Baker announces first stand-up tour
Cradle To The Stage hits the road in 2017
28/10/2016 … Broadcaster Danny Baker has announced his first ever stand-up tour.
The great nipple cover-up
28/10/2016 … • Jason Byrne says the funniest heckle he ever got was: 'Get off, you're fit!' from someone thinking he was too good-looking to be a comedian• John Robins was…
Rich Hall on the American Election
28/10/2016 … Rich Hall has made a BBC film about the US presidency.
© NBC Will and Grace 'set to return'
Cast and creators in talks with NBC
28/10/2016 … Will & Grace could be making a comebackThe Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that the NBC network is in talks about a new ten-episode series.