New programming boss for Comedy Central UK
...as broadcaster seeks to make more shows
26/09/2017 … Comedy Central has appointed a new head of its UK programming team.
2017 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 26 September 2017
Till Death Us Do Part actor Tony Booth dies
Star was Cherie Blair's father
26/09/2017 … Tony Booth, who starred in the BBC sitcom Till Death Us Do Part, has died, his family says.
Jim Jefferies announces UK dates
26/09/2017 … Jim Jefferies has announced a short UK tour for the new year.
Joel Dommett 'returns to I'm A Celebrity'
To co-host Extra Camp with Scarlett Moffatt
26/09/2017 … Joel Dommett is to return to the I'm A Celebrity jungle, where he will be reunited with Scarlett Moffatt.
Edinburgh comedy awards announce West End showcases
...but with few of this year's class
26/09/2017 … The lastminute.
Extra Slapstick
Bristol festival expands thanks to fundraising comics
26/09/2017 … Bristol’s Slapstick festival of vintage comedy has been extended for an extra day thanks to the fundraising efforts of star comedians.
Mon 25 September 2017
© CBS E4 buys Big Bang Theory prequel
Young Sheldon to air next year
25/09/2017 … Channel 4 has bought the rights to air The Big Bang Theory prequel Young Sheldon for E4.
Armando Iannucci's new comedy – set in space
25/09/2017 … Armando Iannucci is to make a new comedy series – set in space.