BBC commissions major Ken Dodd tribute film
'A joyous entertainer and a fascinating man'
19/09/2018 … BBC Two has announced a major new documentary celebrating the life of Sir Ken Dodd.
2018 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 19 September 2018
© BBC / Alan Peebles BBC Two returns to Two Doors Down
19/09/2018 … BBC Two has ordered a fourth series of Two Doors Down.
Denis Norden dies
Comedy writer and It'll Be Alright On The Night host was 96
19/09/2018 … Denis Norden, a luminary of post-war British broadcast comedy who became best known for presenting ITV outtakes show It’ll Be Alright On The Night.
Tue 18 September 2018
© 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.
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.