Classic Tony Hancock sketch reprised
First performance in more than 60 years
22/03/2018 … A classic Tony Hancock sketch is to be recreated for the first time in more than 60 years, as part of celebrations to mark the Royal Air Force’s Centenary.
2018 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 22 March 2018
Wed 21 March 2018
Amy Poehler shoots her first film
She also stars in Wine Country for Netflix
21/03/2018 … Amy Poehler is to make her directorial debut.
Who's playing Festival No.6?
21/03/2018 … Festival No 6 has announced its comedy line-up, with Reginald D Hunter and Tim Key headlining.
When's Limmy back on the BBC?
Air date confirmed for his one-off show
21/03/2018 … Limmy is to return to BBC Two next month – but only in Scotland.
'Robin Williams groped me'
'...but it was so much fun' says Mork & Mindy co-star Pam Dawber
21/03/2018 … Robin Williams frequently groped and fondled his co-star Pam Dawber while working on Mork & Mindy – but she says she didn’t mind.
Howie Mandel buys Just For Laughs
Comic and talent agency secure festival's future
21/03/2018 … Comedian Howie Mandel has brought the global Just For Laughs comedy empire as part of a consortium led by talent agency ICM Partners.
© BBC Gilded Balloon floats its first Fringe shows of 2018
Luisa Omielan, Zoe Lyons and Rhod Gilbert
21/03/2018 … Luisa Omielan, Zoe Lyons and Rhod Gilbert are to play the Gilded Balloon at this year’s Fringe.
QI goes to Latitude
Alan Davies and Sandi Toksvig in live festival edition
21/03/2018 … The QI team are to perform a live edition of their panel show at this year’s Latitude Festival.