Matt Lucas to front new Channel 4 show
16/04/2020 … Matt Lucas is to front a new Channel 4 comedy entertainment series written by Harry Hill.
2020 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 16 April 2020
BBC rushes out a new episode of Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience
As comic highlights the dedication of care workers
16/04/2020 … A new episode of Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience has been rushed on to the schedules in honour of Britain’s care workers.
When will Kimmy Vs. The Reverend air?
Netflix names release date for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
16/04/2020 … Netflix has announced an air date for the final – and interactive – episode of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt via a teaser video.
Wed 15 April 2020
Comedy Central orders lockdown shorts
...but it's not saying who's taking part
15/04/2020 … Comedy Central has ordered a series of social media shorts from comedians stuck in lockdown.
Angel Comedy launches a nightly comedy show
Part of a package of lockdown projects
15/04/2020 … London’s Angel Comedy club has launched live-streamed content five nights a week during the lockdown.
Frank Skinner to launch a poetry podcast
'I will be like Coleridge’s Ancient Mariner'
15/04/2020 … Frank Skinner is to launch a new podcast all about poetry.
Larmer Tree festival cancelled
Decision made 'with a heavy heart'
15/04/2020 … This year’s Larmer Tree festival has been cancelled.
Adam Hills immortalised on a stamp
One of four comics honoured by Australia Post
15/04/2020 … Adam Hills has been immortalised on an Australian stamp.