Keith Barron dies at 83
15/11/2017 … Sitcom star Keith Barron has died at the age of 8 3after a short illness.
2017 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 15 November 2017
John Kearns announces UK tour
Dates for Don’t Worry They’re Here
15/11/2017 … Edinburgh Comedy Award winner John Kearns has announced a UK tour of his latest show, Don’t Worry They’re Here.
Chris Addison's movie gets a US release date
Remake of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
15/11/2017 … Chris Addison’s first movie as a director has been given a US release date… but no title.
© Channel 4 Back will be back
Channel 4 orders a second series of Mitchell and Webb comedy
15/11/2017 … Channel 4 has ordered a second series of David Mitchell and Robert Webb comedy Back.
Tue 14 November 2017
Can you make Wales laugh?
BBC seeks new comedies for the nation
14/11/2017 … The BBC is launching an initiative to find up to three new comedy programmes for BBC One in Wales.
Ian Boldsworth wins Mind award
14/11/2017 … Ian Boldsworth has won an award from mental health charity Mind for his podcasting.
Jeremy Hardy and Simon Evans return to Radio 4
14/11/2017 … Jeremy Hardy and Simon Evans are both returning to Radio 4 for new series.
Glasgow Comedy Fest gets a new sponsor
Whyte & Mackay back 2018 event
14/11/2017 … The Glasgow International Comedy Festival has announced a new sponsor: Whyte & Mackay whisky.