'Trousergate' MP drops out of Have I Got News For You
'Unforeseen circumstances' for Nicky Morgan
14/12/2016 … Conservative MP Nicky Morgan has pulled out of Have I Got News For You, amid a row over her criticism of Theresa May's expensive wardrobe.
2016 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 14 December 2016
Two more series for Not Going Out
Lee Mack's sitcom to run till season 10 - at least
14/12/2016 … The BBC has commissioned two more series of Lee Mack’s sitcom Not Going Out – taking the total up to ten.
Tue 13 December 2016
Mathew Horne joins The Miser
As do Katy Wix, Andi Osho and Ellie White
13/12/2016 … Mathew Horne has joined Griff Rhys Jones and Lee Mack in the West End revival of Moliere comedy The Miser.
Morgana pulls out of comedy play
13/12/2016 … Morgana Robinson has pulled out of a new play, citing ‘unforeseen personal reasons’.
Have you heard the Brexit joke? It's a cracker
13/12/2016 … A Brexit gag has won this year’s competition to find the best topical Christmas cracker joke.
Mon 12 December 2016
Angela Barnes to host Newsjack
12/12/2016 … Angela Barnes is to host the next series of Radio 4 Extra’s satirical sketch show Newsjack, airing next year.
Mr Bean makes a movie comeback
Rowan Atkinson stars in a Chinese comedy
12/12/2016 … Mr Bean is making his movie comeback – in a Chinese film.
© CBS James Corden scoops a Critics' Choice Award
...but Fleabag goes away empty-handed
12/12/2016 … James Corden won a Critics’ Choice award in the States.