Netflix buys Ricky Gervais's Humanity special
Biggest deal yet for a UK stand-up
25/10/2017 … Ricky Gervais's stand-up special Humanity is to be released on Netflix.
2017 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 25 October 2017
© BBC/Avalon/Matt Frost Work starts on Not Going Out series 9
Episodes to be filmed from next month
25/10/2017 … Lee Mack is to start recording the ninth season of his BBC One sitcom Not Going Out from next month.
Web verticals! Content engagement! Production parameters!'
Yes, it's a new comedy internet channel ...
25/10/2017 … A new digital comedy channel is due to launch next momth, featuring actors and writers from Saturday Night Live, Comedy Central, and Veep.
Poptabulous news! Smashie's back
Paul Whitehouse revives the DJ for Christmas specials
25/10/2017 … Paul Whitehouse is to revive the character of radio DJ Mike ‘Smashie’ Smash for a new TV show this Christmas.
Jack Whitehall joins The Nutcracker
Major role in new Disney movie
25/10/2017 … Jack Whitehall has landed a major role in the forthcoming Disney blockbuster The Nutcracker And The Four Realms.
Benson star dies at 89
Robert Guillaume had prostate cancer
25/10/2017 … Robert Guillaume, who starred in the US sitcom Benson, has died in Los Angeles at the age of 89.
Tue 24 October 2017
Bafta hails Armando Iannucci
Outstanding achievement honour from the Scottish brancjh
24/10/2017 … Armando Iannucci is to be presented with the Scottish Bafta award for his outstanding contribution to film and television.
Look who's coming back!
First image of the League Of Gentlemen reunion
24/10/2017 … Here is the first image from the League Of Gentlemen revival shows coming to BBC Two this Christmas.