International deals for Adam Kay's children's book
Title to be published in Israel, Finland, Romania and the Czech Republic
01/04/2020 … Adam Kay’s forthcoming children’s book is to be published in Israel, Finland, Romania and the Czech Republic.
2020 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 01 April 2020
Edinburgh Fringe cancelled
01/04/2020 … This year’s Edinburgh Fringe will not go ahead, the official Festival Fringe Society has confirmed.
New contest for funny youngsters
In honour of author Louise Rennison
01/04/2020 … A comedy award has been launched in honour of writer and comic Louise Rennison to showcase the comedy talent of young people.
Tue 31 March 2020
Book deal for Bob and Jim comedian
Jim Beckett writes two kids' novels
31/03/2020 … Jim Beckett, formerly of comedy duo Bob and Jim, has sold two children’s books to publishers Egmont.
Comics in online drive to cheer up children
31/03/2020 … Comedians including James Acaster, Joe Lycett, and Richard Herring have recorded videos for a new charity social media push to cheer up children, especially those…
Exclusive: Breeders spawns a second series
While Karl Pilkington says Sick Of It is over
31/03/2020 … Parenting sitcom Breeders is returning for a second series, Chortle can reveal.
When does Sky's comedy Code 404 start?
Air date for Daniel Mays and Stephen Graham AI crimefighting series
31/03/2020 … Sky has confirmed the air date of its new Robocop-style comedy Code 404.
Matt Lucas to released baked potato song for the NHS
After new version of Shooting Songs track went viral
31/03/2020 … Matt Lucas is to release a reworked version of his famous Baked Potato Song to aid NHS workers.