Chris Ramsey joins Little Mix
Comic to front new BBC One talent hunt
11/03/2020 … Chris Ramsey is to host a major new BBC One entertainment show.
2020 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 11 March 2020
The jury convenes...
More cast announced for the US remake of James Acaster's courtroom sitcom
11/03/2020 … More casting has been revealed for the US remake of James Acaster’s BBC comedy pilot We The Jury.
Tue 10 March 2020
'Titania McGrath' writes a woke children's book
10/03/2020 … Woke social justice parody Titania McGrath has written a spoof children's book, Chortle can reveal.
UK dates for Doug Stanhope and Maria Bamford
10/03/2020 … American comics Doug Stanhope and Maria Bamford have announced UK dates later this year.
Mon 09 March 2020
© Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0 TJ Miller announces UK date
US comic defies #MeToo claim to keep touring
09/03/2020 … Deadpool and Silicon Valley star TJ Miller has announced a rare UK stand-up gig – as he attempts to continue his career in the wake of sexual abuse allegations.
Brilliant! Fast Show team to reunite
For a belated 25th anniversary celebration
09/03/2020 … The cast of The Fast Show are to reunite for a belated 25th anniversary celebration, in which they will reprise some of their favourite creations.
Russell Brand pulls gig over coronavirus
Infected woman had previously attended venue
09/03/2020 … Russell Brand has pulled a sold-out tour show because of the coronavirus The comedian had been due to perform his show at the Perth Concert Hall in Western Australia…
Amazon reveals its Australian stand-up release schedule
09/03/2020 … Amazon Prime has confirmed the release of its stand-up specials from ten Australian comedy acts including Celia Pacquola, Alice Fraser and Lano & Woodley Lucy,…