All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
New Radio 4 show for Tudur Owen
31/05/2020 … It’s not quite Tiger King, but Welsh comedian Tudur Owen is making a Radio 4 show about how he and his family became the owners of what was dubbed ‘The…
© BBC/Tiger Aspect Productions/Matt Squires Pick of the week's comedy on TV and radio
31/05/2020 … The week's best comedy on TV and radio Sunday May 31 THE RANGANATHAN: This week, Romesh Ranganathan will be joined virtually by Aisling Bea and…
30/05/2020 … Here's Chortle's daily round-up of new comedy to watch at home during lockdown.
Semi-autobiographical show to air next month
29/05/2020 … Radio 4 is to air a semi-autobiographical sitcom from Room Next Door comedian Michael Spicer.
Infinite Monkey Cage taping is a BBC first
29/05/2020 … Robin Ince and Professor Brian Cox are to pioneer a new BBC technology to record radio show with a virtual studio audience.
£50 grants for those who need kit
29/05/2020 … Comedian Red Redmond has set up a fund to help working-class comedians from the north of England make online content during lockdown.
29/05/2020 … Comics including Edinburgh Comedy Award winners Sofie Hagen and Jordan Brookes are creating new shows for a new online festival.
Pair to visit the Royal Albert Hall
29/05/2020 … Steve Martin and Martin Short are to play London next year.
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