© HBO 'Geriatric Dr Evil' sues John Oliver
Coal tycoon takes on the comedian... and his giant squirrel
22/06/2017 … A coal mining tycoon is suing John Oliver over the latest episode of Last Week Tonight.
2017 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 22 June 2017
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Charlie Brooker offers Black Mirror masterclass
New event for Edinburgh TV festival
22/06/2017 … Charlie Brooker is to offer a Black Mirror masterclass with the show’s executive producer Annabel Jones.
Gemma Whelan joins The End of the F***ing World
New role for comic and Game Of Thrones star
22/06/2017 … Comedian and Game Of Thrones star Gemma Whelan has joined the cast of E4’s The End of the F***ing World.
Radio 4 examines taboo in comedy
New series fronted by Julia Sutherland
22/06/2017 … Comics including Felicity Ward, Janey Godley and Fern Brady are to discuss using uncomfortable subjects for comedy in a new Radio 4 series.
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Comedy Central signs new deal for digital showrst
Every [Blank] Ever and Honest Trailers
22/06/2017 … Comedy Central has signed a deal to distribute more shorts on-demand and online.
Iain Stirling announces 2018 tour
Live dates for the voice of Love Island
22/06/2017 … Iain Stirling has announced a 30-date tour for 2018.
It's the Greenwich Meri-Dylan
22/06/2017 … The line-up has been announced for this year’s Greenwich Comedy Festival, which takes place in the grounds of the historic National Maritime Museum.
New Edinburgh Fringe award launched
For shows highlighting mental health issues
22/06/2017 … A new award has been launched for the Edinburgh Fringe show that most successfully explores the subject of mental health.