Bill Burr to host new US stand-up showcase
24/09/2018 … Bill Burr is to present a new series for America’s Comedy Central showcasing some of his favourite comedians.
2018 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 24 September 2018
Swedish satire provokes a diplomatic incident
Beijing complains over 'racist' protrayal
24/09/2018 … A Swedish satirical show has sparked a diplomatic incident after mocking the Chinese.
Who'll be tied up in Notts?
Nottingham Comedy Festival announces its 10th anniversary line-up
24/09/2018 … The Nottingham Comedy Festival has announced its line-up, boasting more than 70 comedy acts.
Limmy announces book tour
To tie in with his memoirs, Surprisingly Down To Earth And Very Funny
24/09/2018 … Limmy has announced a book tour for 2019.
Romesh Ranganathan announces 2019 tour
30 dates so far for The Cynic's Mixtape
24/09/2018 … Romesh Ranganathan has announced a new tour, The Cynic’s Mixtape.
Comics sign up to Celebrity Call Centre
Joel Dommet and Mo Gilligan play agony uncles
24/09/2018 … Comedians Mo Gilligan and Joel Dommett have signed up to be agony uncles on a celebrity-staffed helpline.
Idris Elba's In The Long Run gets a second series
Sky recommissions 1980s-set comedy
24/09/2018 … Idris Elba’s 1980s-set comedy series In The Long Run is to get a second series.
Mel and Sue to star in their first sitcom together
24/09/2018 … Mel and Sue are to star in their first sitcom together – playing a pair of hapless killers.