Tribute unveiled to Freddie Frinton
Forgotten at home...but still famous in Europe
28/09/2016 … A tribute has been unveiled in Cleethorpes to a variety hall comedian who remains a star across much of Europe nearly 50 years after his death.
2016 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 28 September 2016
© Jelly Legs 2008 I'm so glad I didn't know about Caroline Aherne's cancer
Ricky Tomlinson and star's brother pay tribute
28/09/2016 … Royle Family star Ricky Tomlinson said he was glad he didn't know about Caroline Aherne's cancer, as it would have been 'too painful' to work with her.
Jo Brand pens a feature film
28/09/2016 … Jo Brand has written her first film - about a Morrissey-loving schizophrenic.
Tue 27 September 2016
Now Show axes Jon Holmes and Mitch Benn
27/09/2016 … Jon Holmes and Mitch Benn have been axed from Radio 4’s Now Show – in the name of diversity.
© Creative Commons: Alex Folkes/Fishnik Photography Nick Clegg to host HIGNFY
First appearance for former Deputy PM
27/09/2016 … Nick Clegg is to guest host Have I Got News for You.
John Bishop is UK's highest earning comic
Making £5.4million a year, says Forbes
27/09/2016 … John Bishop is the highest-earning British comedian this year, according to wealth magazine Forbes.
Amazon gives superhero show a big Tick
Serafinowicz to don the blue outfit again
27/09/2016 … Peter Serafinowicz's superhero comedy The Tick has been commissioned for a full series.
Modern Family casts transgender child actor
Jackson Millarker, 8, makes a TV first
27/09/2016 … Modern Family has cast a transgender child actor.