All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Lenny Henry, Paddy McGuinness and others to host lockdown extravaganza
14/04/2020 … Matt Baker, Zoe Ball, Lenny Henry, Davina McCall and Paddy McGuinness are to host BBC One’s Big Night In extravaganza, the corporation has announced.
© S4C Gavin & Stacey star even joined long-running soap Pobol y Cwm
13/04/2020 … Ruth Jones has been learning Welsh for a new TV series.
© Stuart Hogben Online gig aims to rebuild society... 'in a silly way'
13/04/2020 … Mark Watson is to stage another of his marathon comedy shows – but this time via webcam.
'A funny, sociable, generous man who was a delight to work with'
12/04/2020 … Former Goodie Tim Brooke-Taylor has died at the age of 79 after contracting coronavirus.
The best of the week's comedy on TV and radio
12/04/2020 … The best of the week’s comedy on TV and radio: Sunday April 12 MORECAMBE AND WISE FOREVER: Both parts of this affectionate documentary are…
11/04/2020 … Here's our pick of the best new comedy on demand.
© Mark Seliger Netflix announces release dates
10/04/2020 … New stand-up specials from Jerry Seinfeld and Patton Oswalt are coming to Netflix next month.
Comic Will Franken's claims after falling out with Comedy Unleashed
10/04/2020 … It was a night set up to champion free speech – but today Comedy Unleashed has been accused of trying to censor comedians who do not agree with its agenda.
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