CBS picks up Gina Yashere sitcom
British comic co-created Bob Hearts Abishola with Big Bang Theory's Chuck Lorre
16/05/2019 … America’s CBS network has picked up the sitcom co-created by British comic Gina Yashere and US comedy titan Chuck Lorre.
2019 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 16 May 2019
Jack Whitehall adds extra tour dates
Four more gig on his Stood Up tour
16/05/2019 … Jack Whitehall has added more dates to his forthcoming UK and Ireland arena tour, Stood Up.
© Stuart Hogben Katherine Ryan joins Latitude Festival
And Amusical is to launch as a podcast there
16/05/2019 … Katherine Ryan has been announced as the final comedy headliner for this year’s Latitude festival.
Jerry Springer opera finds its lead
Controversial show being revived after 13 years
16/05/2019 … Actor Michael Howe has been cast as Jerry Springer in the revival of Richard Thomas and Stewart Lee’s controversial opera about the US talk show host.
© Bury Council Victoria Wood statue to be unveiled tomorrow
But will it silence critics who say it looks more like Peter Beardsley?
16/05/2019 … The life-size bronze statue of Victoria Wood is to be unveiled in Bury town centre tomorrow afternoon.
Who's up for a 2019 Broadcast Digital Award
16/05/2019 … The shortlists have been announced for this year’s Broadcast Digital Awards.
Wed 15 May 2019
Gatis Kandis is the 'Not-So-New' Comedian Of The Year
Former Britain's Got Talent contestant triumphs at Leicester Square Theatre
15/05/2019 … Gatis Kandis has been named this year’s ‘Not-So-New’ Comedian Of The Year by Leicester Square Theatre.
Jemaine Clement joins Avatar
Flight of the Conchords star to play a marine biologisy
15/05/2019 … Jemaine Clement has landed a major role in the Avatar sequels.