Eddie Izzard's new bid to join Labour's ruling body
‘I’ve tried to give a voice to those who don't have one'
24/10/2017 … Eddie Izzard is standing for election to Labour Party's national executive committee.
2017 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 24 October 2017
Mon 23 October 2017
© BBC/Endemol Shine Mash Report to return in 2018
Nish Kumar to front six new episodes
23/10/2017 … The Mash Report is to return for a second series next year.
My Favorite Murder podcast comes to UK
Live show in Hammersmith Apollo
23/10/2017 … American true crime comedy podcast My Favorite Murder is to stage its first live show in the UK – in the 3,600-capacity Hammersmith Eventim Apollo The…
James Acaster to switch on Kettering's Christmas lights
So that's one up on Lindsay Lohan
23/10/2017 … James Acaster is to switch on the Christmas lights in his home town of Kettering.
Death of Stalin takes £1m
Strong opening weekend for Armando Iannucci's film
23/10/2017 … The Death Of Stalin got off to a strong start at the box office this weekend.
Al Murray returns to ITV after eight years
Pub Landlord to host Christmas special
23/10/2017 … Al Murray is returning to ITV for the first time in eight years with a Christmas special.
Conchords land in the UK again
23/10/2017 … Flight of the Conchords have announced their first UK and Ireland tour in more than seven years.
Sun 22 October 2017
Hazel O'Connor: Benny Hill assulted me
22/10/2017 … Punk star Hazel O'Connor claims Benny Hill forced himself on her at his London flat.