Nordic move
Taskmaster gets two more international versions
13/09/2019 … Finland and Norway are to make their own versions of Taskmaster – following the success of other remakes in Sweden and Denmark.
2019 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 13 September 2019
New SNL cast member hit by racism row
Shane Gillis used offensive language in a 2018 podcast
13/09/2019 … A new Saturday Night Live cast member has been blasted for a racist comment just hours after joining the show.
Thu 12 September 2019
Comic Caimh McDonnell up for £20k book prize
12/09/2019 … Comedian turned author Caimh McDonnell has been shortlisted for a £20,000 book prize.
South Park comes to Amazon Prime
And - to a much lesser extent – Netflix
12/09/2019 … South Park has landed on Amazon Prime.
Who's on Harry Hill's new Channel 4 show?
First guest comedians announced
12/09/2019 … The first guest comedians have been confirmed for Harry Hill’s return to Channel 4.
When is Russell Howard and Mum: Globetrotters returning?
12/09/2019 … Comedy Central has confirmed an air date for Russell Howard’s fourth travelogue series with his mother Ninettte.
Wed 11 September 2019
NextUp to film stand-up specials at Soho Theatre
11/09/2019 … Soho Theatre has signed a deal with streaming platform NextUp to film and distribute a series of live comedy specials.
What's it like to perform comedy to an audience with dementia?
Comedians stage a care home gig
11/09/2019 … It’s not their usual sort of crowd, but six newish comedians have just performed at a care home – where half the residents have dementia.