© BBC Liam Williams writes his first novel
...and it's coming out in audiobook first
08/03/2019 … Liam Williams has written his first book – which will be released as an audiobook before coming out in print.
2019 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 08 March 2019
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The Simpsons pulls Michael Jackson episode
Cameo appearance withdrawn from syndication
08/03/2019 … The Simpsons episode featuring Michael Jackson has been dropped from syndication following fresh allegations about the star abusing children.
Thu 07 March 2019
How George Harrison saved Life Of Brian
Production company's story to be told in new documentary
07/03/2019 … A new feature-length documentary is to look at the history of HandMade Films, the production company George Harrison set up to help finance Monty Python’s…
For their next trick...
Mischief Theatre do Magic Goes Wrong
07/03/2019 … The team behind The Play That Goes Wrong have teamed up with magicians Penn and Teller for their next show.
Henley Festival unveils 2019 line-up
With comics Ed Byrne, Andy Hamilton, Julian Clary and more
07/03/2019 … The Henley Festival - Britain’s only black-tie festival – has announced its 2019 line-up.
The (working) class of 2019
07/03/2019 … Best In Class, the scheme that aims to promote working-class comedians, will be returning to this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
Aisling Bea quits 8 Out Of 10 Cats
...but she'll be back as part of a series of guest hosts
07/03/2019 … Aisling Bea is standing down as a team captain on 8 Out of 10 Cats.
When is International Men's Day?
Richard Herring has the answer... and will be raising thousands telling people
07/03/2019 … Tomorrow is International Women’s Day – which means Richard Herring will repeat his annual ritual of sending countless tweets in answer to men who…