Scottish comic scoops innovation award
Ray Bradshaw hailed for use of sign language
24/02/2018 … Scottish comedian Ray Bradshaw has been acknowledged for his innovation at the Adelaide Fringe.
2018 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sat 24 February 2018
Jack Gleadow named best in Leics
Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year crowned
24/02/2018 … Jack Gleadow has won the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2018 award, following in the footsteps of previous winners Romesh Ranganathan, Josh Widdicombe, Rhod…
Fri 23 February 2018
Steve Coogan plays ANOTHER small-minded radio presenter
23/02/2018 … Here’s the first image of Steve Coogan in his new movie… in which he plays another small-minded, conservative, blowhard radio presenter.
© Steve Best Feminist backlash shuts down 'free speech' gig
Promoter asks: How can comedians demand censorship?
23/02/2018 … A planned gig about whether feminism was stifling free speech has been cancelled – after a backlash from feminists.
© C4 Maxine Peake and Brian Gleeson join The Bisexual
C4's new comedy-drama from award-winner Desiree Akhavan
23/02/2018 … Maxine Peake and Phantom Thread star Brian Gleeson have joined the cast of Channel 4’s new comedy-drama The Bisexual.
Stephen Fry: I've been fighting prostate cancer
Star says operation 'went well' last month
23/02/2018 … Stephen Fry has revealed that he has been battling prostate cancer.
Channel 4 launches a hidden camera show – with a feminist twist
...featuring the daughter of spin doctor Alistair Campbell
23/02/2018 … Channel 4 has ordered a feminist hidden camera prank show – featuring the daughter of Tony Blair’s former spin doctor Alistair Campbell.
Rapper's delight
Romesh Ranganathan's hip-hop podcast up for award
23/02/2018 … Frank Skinner, Romesh Ranganathan and Andy Hamilton have been shortlisted for this year’s Broadcasting Press Guild Awards.