Fenella Fielding dies at 90
Carry On actress suffered a stroke
11/09/2018 … Fenella Fielding – who made such memorable appearances in Carry On Regardless and Carry On Screaming! – has died at the age of 90.
2018 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 11 September 2018
Call him Dr Robert Webb
Peep Show star picks up an honorary doctorate
11/09/2018 … Robert Webb has today received an honorary degree from the University of Lincoln.
The Dark Room becomes a real video game
Now you can play John Robertson's cult hit on your own computer
11/09/2018 … It is the cult live hit inspired by the fiendishly difficult text-based adventure games of comedian John Robertson’s youth.
New book from Go 8-Bit's Steve McNeil
On the 'golden age' of video games
11/09/2018 … Go 8 Bit co-creator Steve McNeil has written a comic history of classic video games.
Benidorm named best comedy – two months after being axed
11/09/2018 … Benidorm was named best comedy at the TV Choice awards last night – two months after ITV cancelled it.
Tom Allen announces London Palladium gig
Stand-up special to be filmed at the spiritual home of light entertainment
11/09/2018 … Tom Allen will today announce a gig at the London Palladium, to be filmed for future release.
Mon 10 September 2018
Short book tour for Adam Hills
Just eight dates to promote Best Foot Forward
10/09/2018 … Adam Hills has announced a short tour to promote his new autobiography Best Foot Forward.
Dave Spikey gives gig proceeds away
London show will aid animal welfare in Asia
10/09/2018 … Dave Spikey has vowed to give all the proceeds of his London gig this month to an international animal welfare organisation.