Hulu confirms Steve Martin and Martin short comedy
Only Murders In The Building revolves around true-crime fans
23/06/2020 … US streaming service Hulu has released more details of the new TV comedy from Steve Martin and Martin Short.
2020 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 23 June 2020
Katherine Ryan to voice Comedy Central’s Most Ridiculous
Taking over from DJ Greg James
23/06/2020 … Katherine Ryan is to take over as the host of Comedy Central’s clip show Most Ridiculous.
Tina Fey pulls 30 Rock episodes over blackface
'Intent is not a free pass for white people to use these images'
23/06/2020 … Tina Fey has pulled some episodes of 30 Rock from on-demand services because of blackface.
No series 4 for After Life
Ricky Gervais says 'I've already made my mind up'
23/06/2020 … Ricky Gervais says he will bring After Life to an end after the forthcoming third series – whatever fans and Netflix want.
Mon 22 June 2020
Heat is on for Funny Women contestants
Roll-call of 2020's competitors released
22/06/2020 … Funny Women has announced a long list of names going forward to the virtual heats in their Stage Award.
Virtual gig raises £100,000 for charity
Live At The Covid Arms hits a milestone
22/06/2020 … Virtual comedy gig Live At The Covid Arms has raised more than £100,000 for charity.
Sun 21 June 2020
The Insecurities are back...
The week's new comedy on TV and radio
21/06/2020 … This week's selection of comedy on radio and TV offers slim pickings as broadcasters start running out of new content made pre-lockdown… Tuesday June…
Davey Reilley admits emotional abuse
Irish comic shamed into making an apology
21/06/2020 … An Irish comedian has apologised after admitting sexually manipulative behaviour towards another comic.