First UK tour for Dead Ringers
Impersonating Boris Johnson, Donald Trump... and Diane Abbott
31/01/2020 … Radio 4 comedy Dead Ringers is heading out on its first UK tour.
2020 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 31 January 2020
Shagged, Married, Annoyed, Published
New book from Chris and Rosie Ramsey
31/01/2020 … Chris and Rosie Ramsey are to release a book based on their top-rated Shagged, Married, Annoyed podcast.
Andi Osho writes her first book
31/01/2020 … Andi Osho has written her first novel, which will be published next year.
Thu 30 January 2020
This Country goes Stateside
American remake for BBC Three comedy confirmed
30/01/2020 … This Country's US remake has been confirmed, with the Fox Network ordering a pilot.
Six European comedy festivals to be announced
30/01/2020 … Leading stand-up promoters Live Nation are to announce a series of six comedy festivals across Europe tomorrow – the very day Britain leaves the EU.
© Mark Seliger Jerry Seinfeld writes his first comedy book in 25 years
Stand-up routines to be published this year
30/01/2020 … Jerry Seinfeld is writing his first book of comedy in more than 25 years.
BBC TV's tribute to Nicholas Parsons
Repeating an interview with chef Brian Turner
30/01/2020 … The BBC is to pay tribute to Nicholas Parsons by repeating a 2015 interview with the star.
American book deal for James Veitch
Dot Con gets a US release as his profile rises
30/01/2020 … Comedian James Veitch has sold his book Dot Con to an American publisher.