All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Awards for Sian Clifford, Mo Gilligan, Taskmaster and more - watch the acceptance speeches here
31/07/2020 … Stath Lets Flats was a double winner at tonight’s Bafta awards, scooping best scripted comedy and best male performance for its star and creator Jamie Demetriou.
31/07/2020 … Here's Chortle's daily round-up of new comedy to watch at home during lockdown.
Based on questions asked on Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 show
31/07/2020 … QI’s researchers are to release a new book based on questions fans have set them.
Government's last-minute U-turn throws industry into chaos again
31/07/2020 … The government has performed an abrupt U-turn and told comedy clubs in England that they CANNOT now reopen tomorrow.
© BBC Studios Brain In Gear heading to BBC Two
31/07/2020 … Famalam star Gbemisola Ikumelo is to make a new comedy series for BBC Two Brain In Gear was originally piloted as part of the broadcaster’s Comedy…
Credits include Porridge, Yes Minister and so much more
30/07/2020 … Legendary comedy producer and director Sydney Lotterby has died at the age of 93.
...but some of it will be virtual
30/07/2020 … The producers of the Leicester Comedy Festival have vowed that next year’s event will go ahead.
© Trevor Leighton 30/07/2020 … Dawn French is releasing her first new novel in five years.
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