© BBC/Lucky Giant Quacks won't be back
BBC drops period medical sitcom
18/09/2018 … Period medical sitcom Quacks has been dropped after one series.
2018 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 18 September 2018
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Another Netflix special for Katherine Ryan
Comic's Glitter Room to air on the streaming service
18/09/2018 … Netflix has signed Katherine Ryan for a second comedy special.
Comedians join Magic Mike Live
London stage roles for David Morgan and Samantha Baines
18/09/2018 … Comedians David Morgan and Samantha Baines have joined the cast of Magic Mike Live on the London stage.
BBC Wales unveils its comedy season
18/09/2018 … BBC Wales has unveiled a number of new pilots as part of a month-long comedy season.
Five Emmys for Marvelous Mrs Maisel
John Oliver and Charlie Brooker also honoured
18/09/2018 … The Marvelous Mrs.
Harry Hill to make more Alien Fun Capsules
18/09/2018 … ITV has commissioned more episodes of Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule.
Mon 17 September 2018
© Carla Guler Katherine Ryan extends her West-End run
Glitter Room adds a fourth week
17/09/2018 … Katherine Ryan has added a fourth week to her West End run, which starts tonight.
Comedians who are head of the heard
Aria radio award shortlists announced
17/09/2018 … Comedians Jason Manford, Matt Richardson and Jon Holmes have all been nominated for a top radio award.