UK tour for Michael Palin
23/01/2019 … Sir Michael Palin has announced a live tour.
2019 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 23 January 2019
Tue 22 January 2019
© BBC BBC orders comedy shows for its new Scottish channel
A stand-up showcase and a topical commentary
22/01/2019 … The BBC has commissioned a stand-up showcase and a topical comedy show for its new Scottish channel.
Comedy Central to air Chris Ramsey's special
Stand-up show recorded in his home town
22/01/2019 … Chris Ramsey’s Just Happy To Get Out Of The House tour is to be broadcast on Comedy Central.
Barry Humphries returns to London
To host a silent comedy showcase
22/01/2019 … Barry Humphries is to return to the West End this spring to host a silent comedy showcase.
Mon 21 January 2019
Eddie Izzard to launch his new film in London
Australia Day(ish) premiere for The Flip Side
21/01/2019 … Eddie Izzard’s new Australian-set film The Flip Side is to get its European premiere in London later this month.
Shortlists announced in comedy.co.uk awards
21/01/2019 … Shortlists have been revealed for this year’s comedy.
Smack The Pony plan a reunion
Comeback for Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips and Doon Mackichan's sketch show?
21/01/2019 … The cast of Smack The Pony are planning a comeback.
Jerry Springer: The Opera returns to the British stage
New production comes to Manchester this summer
21/01/2019 … Jerry Springer: The Opera is being revived – 13 years since it last played in the UK.