John Bishop invests in new podcast network
And comic will make a show for the platform when it launches
01/09/2020 … John Bishop has invested in a new podcast network to be run by a team of former BBC employees.
2020 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 01 September 2020
London Podcast Festival announces first events
Socially distanced gigs broadcast online
01/09/2020 … The London Podcast Festival has announced the first events in this year’s programme.
© Johan Persson Paul Whitehouse protests theatre shutdowns
Silent West End protest with the rest of the Only Fool And Horses cast
01/09/2020 … Paul Whitehouse is to stage a protest with fellow members of the cast and crew of the Only Fools and Horses musical to draw attention to the plight of theatre…
Fresh Prince cast to reunite
Unscripted special for HBO Max
01/09/2020 … Will Smith is to reunite with the rest of the cast of The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air are to reunite to celebrate the sitcoms 30th anniversary.
Fringe fundraiser nears £250,000
01/09/2020 … A campaign to help those affected by the cancellation of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has raised almost £250,000.
Who's hosting BBC Presents: Stand Up For Live Comedy?
01/09/2020 … The first hosts have been announced for the BBC's new stand-up series BBC Presents: Stand Up For Live Comedy.
© BBC/Endemol Shine New BBC boss targets 'left-wing' comedy shows
Shows may be axed as Tim Davie seeks balance
01/09/2020 … New BBC chief Tim Davie is to target comedy shows often seen as too left-wing, it has been reported today.
Mon 31 August 2020
Steve Coogan: I'm definitely going to do a show at the Fringe
Alan Partridge creator teases an 'odd and unusual' appearance
31/08/2020 … Steve Coogan has said he will definitely stage a show at the Edinburgh Fringe.