Limmy returns to the BBC
Broadcaster to pick up comic's DIY sketch show
01/12/2017 … Limmy is making a surprise return to the BBC with his new sketch show – and he’s writing an autobiography, Chortle can reveal.
2017 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 01 December 2017
© BBC/Open Mike Productions 700k watch Live At The Apollo
01/12/2017 … Live At The Apollo drew an audience of 710,000 to BBC Two last night.
Jimmy Carr and Sharon Horgan advertise Jags
01/12/2017 … Jimmy Carr and Sharon Horgan are starring in new adverts for Jaguar cars.
© BBC/Ben Blackall Fans scramble for League Of Gentlemen tickets
A local screening for local people proves popular
01/12/2017 … Almost 35,000 fans have already asked for free tickets for advancing screenings of the BBC’s Christmas TV programmes including Doctor Who and League Of Gentlemen.
© BBC/James Stack Theatrical royalty join A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
What's the worst that could happen?
01/12/2017 … Sir Derek Jacobi and Dame Diana Rigg have joined the cast of te BBC One’s A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong.
Dream on...
Sky orders a second series of Living The Dream
01/12/2017 … Sky One’s comedy-drama Living the Dream has been recommissioned for a second series.
Thu 30 November 2017
'I was Chinese Burned'
Lead Balloon star claims he was squeezed out of new BBC comedy
30/11/2017 … The co-star of Jack Dee sitcom Lead Balloon has launched a legal fight to be credited as co-creator of the new BBC comedy pilot Chinese Burn.
Gary Delaney announces Gagster's Paradise tour
30/11/2017 … Gary Delaney has announced a new UK tour starting next year.