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.
2017 News
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Thu 22 June 2017
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.
Jerry Springer: The Opera to open in New York
Off-Broadway debut for Stewart Lee and Richard Thomas's musical
22/06/2017 … Jerry Springer: The Opera is to play in New York – more than a decade after it was supposed to.
C4 plans new shows with Miranda Hart, Alan Carr and Harry Hill
22/06/2017 … Miranda Hart, Harry Hill and Alan Carr are to star in new entertainment shows for Channel 4.