All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© BBC / Guy Levy Ben Elton wants snobbish critics to be kinder
25/08/2017 … Ben Elton has launched a staunch defence of the studio sitcom – saying Mrs Brown’s Boys was a ‘quality comedy’ and comparing it to a ‘work…
Sarah Mann and Morgan Rees runners-up
24/08/2017 … Maisie Adam has been crowned winner of this year's So You Think You're Funny? competition.
© BBC 24/08/2017 … Guz Khan’s sitcom Man Like Mobeen has been picked up for a full series by BBC Three.
New drama about writer Eddie Braben
24/08/2017 … The BBC is making a one-off drama about Morecambe and Wise’s writer, Eddie Braben.
24/08/2017 … Russell Brand has called for more authenticity in TV.
Amy demanded more after learning what male colleagues earnt
24/08/2017 … Amy Schumer demanded more money from Netflix after finding out she was paid less than male comedians The comic was first offered $11million (£8.
New shows for BBC One and BBC Two
24/08/2017 … Alan Partridge will be back on both BBC One and BBC Two, the Corporation has confirmed.
New BBC One gameshow from Alex Horne
24/08/2017 … Comedian Alex Horne has created a new entertainment format for BBC One.
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