Alexei Sayle to narrate a critical history of The Sun
'Only a Liverpudlian could read this audiobook'
22/09/2020 … Alexei Sayle is to narrate the audiobook version of a new book offering an official history of The Sun newspaper.
2020 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 22 September 2020
Julian Barratt and Sam Campbell join Sky's Bloods
Samson Kayo and Jane Horrocks start shooting paramedic comedy
22/09/2020 … Julian Barratt and Australian comedian Sam Campbell have joined the cast of Sky’s new paramedic sitcom Bloods.
Could a Spinal Tap sequel be on the way?
Resolution in court battle over the rights
22/09/2020 … The door could be open for a This Is Spinal Tap sequel following a legal breakthrough.
Mon 21 September 2020
Jenny Eclair brings nudity to Channel 4's daytime schedules
21/09/2020 … Jenny Eclair is to present a new daytime Channel 4 show in which amateur artists will paint nude portraits of each other.
Picnic In The Park cancelled
Major comedy festival axed over safety concerns
21/09/2020 … A major outdoor comedy and music festival has been cancelled with just days to go.
Nish Kumar to host Rose d'Ors
International TV awards will be online only
21/09/2020 … Nish Kumar is to host this year’s international Rose d’Or TV awards.
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Canadian comedy sets an Emmys record
21/09/2020 … Schitt’s Creek performed a clean sweep at the Emmys last night - scoping all seven comedy awards.
Cold war!
Comic Kae Kurd accused of ripping off a fridge routine he used on TV
21/09/2020 … Comedian Kae Kurd has been accused of stealing a routine he performed on Jonathan Ross’s Comedy Club last weekend.