Australian comic Luke Nowell takes his own life
'A kind, funny person loved by the comedy community'
13/03/2019 … Australian comedian Luke Nowell has taken his own life.
2019 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 13 March 2019
Jessica Knappett joins Judge Romesh
Dave finally confirms second series
13/03/2019 … Jessica Knappett is joining the second series of Judge Romesh, the Dave channel has announced.
First Brits announced for Montreal's Just For Laughs
Including Michael McIntyre, Sarah Millican and Jimmy Carr
13/03/2019 … Michael McIntyre, Sarah Millican and Jimmy Carr are among the first acts to be announced for this year’s Just For Laughs festival in Montreal.
Katy Wix and Lolly Adefope join Ghosts
The new BBC One comedy from the Horrible Histories team
13/03/2019 … Katy Wix and Lolly Adefope have joined the cast of upcoming BBC One comedy Ghosts, from the team behind Horrible Histories.
Edinburgh: Can you digs it?
Fringe seeks local residents willing to accommodate a performer
13/03/2019 … Organisers of the Edinburgh Fringe have launched a new drive to try to persuade city residents to put up performers during the festival.
© BBC / Mentorn Dara O Briain to host smart new game show
A 21st Century Krypton Factor – with added science
13/03/2019 … Dara O Briain is to host a new BBC Two game show scientifically designed to find the most intelligent contestants.
Bishop demands apology over Catholic sex abuse gag
Church would rather comedians didn't joke about it...
13/03/2019 … A Catholic bishop has demanded an apology over a Saturday Night Live joke that made reference to sexual abuse in the Church.
Tue 12 March 2019
Phill Jupitus fined over hit-and-run
Five points on his licence for accident near his Fife home
12/03/2019 … Phill Jupitus has been £300 fined over a hit-and-run car crash.