'It was weird but it was wonderful'
Judges praise Susan Calman's Strictly debut
24/09/2017 … Susan Calman offered a subtle rejoinder to those who criticised her for not dancing with a female partner on Strictly last night.
2017 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sun 24 September 2017
Sat 23 September 2017
In Search Of Something...
Ed Aczel, Joz Norris and the rest of the week's comedy on demand
23/09/2017 … This week's best comedy on demand.
Phill Jupitus: I may quit stand-up
Comic says his current tour may be his last
23/09/2017 … Phill Jupitus has indicated that he may quit stand-up, after almost 35 years in the business.
Fri 22 September 2017
© Genevieve/Creative Commons Meghan Markle's ex in comedy cash-in
Former husband plans a sitcom with Royal links
22/09/2017 … Meghan Markle’s ex-husband is working on a new comedy – about a divorced man whose wife goes on to marry a British Prince.
Four on tour
A brief flurry of announcements...
22/09/2017 … Several comedians have announced tour news: •Reginald D Hunter has extended his Some People Vs Reginald D Hunter tour until the spring.
© BBC David Walliams adapts Grandpa’s Great Escape for TV
Jennifer Saunders and Tom Courtenay lead the cast
22/09/2017 … David Walliams is adapting his children’s bestseller, Grandpa’s Great Escape, for BBC One this Christmas.
To the glory of pod...
Ian Boldsworth up for two awards
22/09/2017 … Ian Boldsworth has been nominated for two podcast awards.
More cast announced for Good Omens
22/09/2017 … More casting has been announced for Good Omens, the adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s fantasy comedy.