© Brett Sayles/Pexels The corporate Christmas comedy gigs WILL go on...
Streaming service NextUp offers bespoke shows for firms
29/10/2020 … Comedians are set to host corporate Christmas gigs, despite the pandemic.
2020 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 29 October 2020
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© UKTV Bobby Ball dies at 76
29/10/2020 … Bobby Ball died last night at the age of 76 after testing positive for Covid-19.
Wed 28 October 2020
Third series for Ted Lasso
Apple TV+ wants more of the Jason Sudeikis comedy
28/10/2020 … Apple TV+ has ordered a third series of its comedy Ted Lasso, even before a second has started shooting.
Nabil Abdulrashid signs with a new agent
Comic joins Chambers Management stable
28/10/2020 … Britain’s Got Talent Nabil Abdulrashid has signed with Jimmy Carr’s agent.
New counterculture podcast from Robin Ince
Guests include Stewart Lee and Reece Shearsmith
28/10/2020 … Robin Ince is launching a new podcast about the counterculture.
© Wittus Witt/Rodhullandemu/Creative Commons Ken Dodd's grave desecrated
Vandals target comedian's headstone
28/10/2020 … Sir Ken Dodd’s grave has been desecrated by vandals.
Tue 27 October 2020
Reginald D Hunter announces 2021 tour
Bombe Shuffleur to hit the road in April
27/10/2020 … Reginald D Hunter has announced a 35-date tour for next spring and summer.
Emma Thompson to star in Katy Brand scripted movie
Good Luck To You, Leo Grande goes into production next year
27/10/2020 … Emma Thompson is to star in a new movie written by Katy Brand.