Griff Rhys Jones announces comedy tour
23/06/2016 … Griff Rhys Jones is to embark on his first solo comedy tour, inspired by the death of his long-term professional partner Mel Smith.
2016 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 23 June 2016
© BBC BBC appoints a new panel show chief
Kate Phillips also gets the Top Gear poisoned chalice
23/06/2016 … The BBC is to appoint a new controller of entertainment commissioning, responsible for panel shows including Have I Got News For You, Mock The Week and Would I Lie…
From Iron Throne to chat-show sofa
Comedy pilot for Game Of Thrones' Gemma Whelan
23/06/2016 … In Game Of Thrones she is the fearsome warrior queen Yara Greyjoy.
First look at Sarah Jessica Parker in Divorce
23/06/2016 … HBO has released the first footage of Sarah Jessica Parker in Divorce, the new comedy written by Sharon Horgan.
Wed 22 June 2016
Third series for Scot Squad
22/06/2016 … Scot Squad is to return for a third series, with filming getting under way in Glasgow this week.
Folk-comedy star Bob Williamson dies at 67
Pioneer of the pre-alternative scene
22/06/2016 … Bob Williamson, one of the pioneering generation of folk-club comedians, has died at the age of 67.
Tue 21 June 2016
© Gage Skidmore / Creative Commons Mark Hamill joins Man Down
Star Wars hero in Greg Davies sitcom
21/06/2016 … Luke Skywalker is joining Greg Davies comedy Man Down.
Baddiel wins children's writing prize
'Lollies' accolade for The Parent Agency
21/06/2016 … David Baddiel has won a prize for his children's writing.