Jason Manford dies on stage
...in the plot of a new musical he's starring in
24/03/2021 … Jason Manford is starring in a new comedy musical, filmed at its cast’s homes and streamed online.
2021 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 24 March 2021
Jack Whitehall to host his 4th Brit Awards
Ceremony at London's O2 in May
24/03/2021 … Jack Whitehall is to host this year’s Brits Award for the fourth successive time.
Bob Mortimer writes his memoirs
After his heart scare caused him to reflect on his life
24/03/2021 … Bob Mortimer is writing his memoirs, inspired by his brush with death six years ago.
George Segal dies at 87
Star of The Goldbergs, Just Shoot Me... and so much more
24/03/2021 … George Segal – who found a new generation of fans through US sitcom The Goldberg after an illustrious career in dramatic acting – has died at the…
David Tennant returns as Have I Got News For You host
24/03/2021 … David Tennant is to guest host the first episode of Have I Got News For You when it returns for a 61st series next month.
Tue 23 March 2021
Comic blasted over 'Jew' line
Lovdev Barpaga apologises for 'highly offensive' comment
23/03/2021 … Stand-up Lovdev Barpaga has apologised for making a ‘highly offensive’ joke about Jewish people during a Zoom gig.
Douglas Adams book shatters crowdfunding target
Archive now set to be published
23/03/2021 … Highlights from Douglas Adams’ archive are to be published after shattering its crowdfunding target in just hours.
Liz Carr joins The Watcher
Playing a lawyer in Netflix fantasy hit
23/03/2021 … Comedian turned actor Liz Carr has landed a role in Netflix hit The Watcher.