Book deal for Bob and Jim comedian
Jim Beckett writes two kids' novels
31/03/2020 … Jim Beckett, formerly of comedy duo Bob and Jim, has sold two children’s books to publishers Egmont.
2020 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 31 March 2020
Comics in online drive to cheer up children
31/03/2020 … Comedians including James Acaster, Joe Lycett, and Richard Herring have recorded videos for a new charity social media push to cheer up children, especially those…
Exclusive: Breeders spawns a second series
While Karl Pilkington says Sick Of It is over
31/03/2020 … Parenting sitcom Breeders is returning for a second series, Chortle can reveal.
When does Sky's comedy Code 404 start?
Air date for Daniel Mays and Stephen Graham AI crimefighting series
31/03/2020 … Sky has confirmed the air date of its new Robocop-style comedy Code 404.
Matt Lucas to released baked potato song for the NHS
After new version of Shooting Songs track went viral
31/03/2020 … Matt Lucas is to release a reworked version of his famous Baked Potato Song to aid NHS workers.
Paul Chuckle: I've had coronavirus
'It's not nice, I promise you'
31/03/2020 … Paul Chuckle has revealed that he was laid low with coronavirus.
Mon 30 March 2020
© BBC Johnny Vegas named a 'legend of comedy'
As Leicester Comedy Festival hands out its gongs
30/03/2020 … Johnny Vegas has been named this year's 'legend of comedy' by the Leicester Comedy Festival.
© C4 Friday Night Dinner for 2.4million
C4 comedy attracts a record audience
30/03/2020 … Friday Night Dinner returned to Channel 4 with its biggest ever audience on Friday.