ITV are 'scared' to air Son Of B'stard
Writers claim broadcaster fears a flop
23/05/2017 … ITV are ‘too scared’ to air the comeback of immoral MP Alan B’Stard, his creators have claimed.
2017 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 23 May 2017
Comedy Store cancels gig following Manchester atrocity
23/05/2017 … The Manchester Comedy Store has cancelled its fundraiser for comedian Jim Tavare tonight, in light of the murderous attack at the Manchester Arena.
Comedies shine in the morning and late at night
...according to Netflix research
23/05/2017 … Viewers prefer comedy early in the morning and late at night, streaming service Netflix has reported.
Mon 22 May 2017
Ricky Gervais reveals plans for a new sitcom
Attached would revolve around newly single 55-year-old
22/05/2017 … Ricky Gervais is planning a new sitcom about a fiftysomething man who splits from his wife.
© Paul Manners/CC BY-SA 4.0 Michael Barrymore launches claim for £2.5m damages
Comic claims wrongful arrest over Stuart Lubbock's death
22/05/2017 … Michael Barrymore has launched his bid for £2.
Pascoe to Pasquale...
Balham Comedy Festival announces 2017 line-up
22/05/2017 … South London’s Balham Comedy festival has announced its line-up for 2017, with acts ranging from Sara Pascoe to Joe Pasquale.
Benidorm off the hook over cleft palate joke
Ofcom will not investigate 131 complaints
22/05/2017 … Ofcom is to take no action over complaints that Benidorm was ‘grossly offensive’ to people with cleft palates.
Vic Reeves to appear in Coronation Street
Comic signs up for major storyline
22/05/2017 … Vic Reeves has signed up for a major recurring role in Coronation Street.