Iliza Shlesinger announces London gig
US comic also releases her fifth Netflix special next week
13/11/2019 … American stand-up Iliza Shlesinger is to return to London for a one-off gig.
2019 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 13 November 2019
Friends cast 'set to reunite'
Let's hope it's better than the last car-crash...
13/11/2019 … All six Friends actors are set to reunite for a one-off unscripted TV show.
© BBC Boyle's back
Frankie to host another New World Order end-of-year round-up
13/11/2019 … Frankie Boyle is to host another New World Order rounding up the news of the last 12 months.
It's Fleabag vs After Life
13/11/2019 … Ricky Gervais is going head-to-head with Phoebe Waller-Bridge in an international TV award.
Tue 12 November 2019
John Bishop to host topical ITV show
New 'light-hearted' programme coming next year
12/11/2019 … John Bishop is to host a new entertainment show for ITV.
© HFPA Ricky Gervais to host the Golden Globes one last time
'They've made me an offer I can’t refuse'
12/11/2019 … Ricky Gervais is to host the Golden Globes for a fifth – and final – time.
Leicester fest's competitions open
Seeking punsters, newbies and the over-55s
12/11/2019 … The Leicester Comedy Festival has opened applications for its raft of annual showcases.
Stephen Bailey: I never experienced homophobia – until I started comedy
Stand-up reveals the abuse he gets
12/11/2019 … Stephen Bailey says he never suffered homophobic abuse until he became a stand-up.