More names join the 2021 Edinburgh Fringe line-up
Announcements include the PBH Free Fringe programme
29/07/2021 … A host of new comedy shows have been announced for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe - including the PBH Free Fringe programme.
2021 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 29 July 2021
© C4/Rockerdale Studios, Rosie Jones hits the road again...
C4 orders more Mission: Accessible, with Ashley Storrie, Big Zuu, and Mike Wozniak
29/07/2021 … Rosie Jones is to make a second series of her Channel 4 travelogue Mission: Accessible.
HIGNFY gagsmith Zoe Tomalin wins comedy writing prize
Award in honour of Reggie Perrin creator David Nobbs
29/07/2021 … Comedy writer Zoe Tomalin has won the annual award for new talent handed out in honour of Reggie Perrin creator David Nobbs.
© BBC BBC orders a second series of Mandy
Diane Morgan’s comedy to return with a host of top guest stars
29/07/2021 … The BBC has ordered a second series of Diane Morgan’s comedy Mandy.
Wed 28 July 2021
© BBC When is Ghosts back on TV?
BBC sets the date for series 3 launch
28/07/2021 … The third series of Ghosts is returning to BBC One next month, the corporation has announced.
Sarah Silverman to host Stupid Pet Tricks
New show for America's TBS channel
28/07/2021 … Sarah Silverman is to host an American TV series based on the Stupid Pet Tricks segment from David Letterman’s late-night talk show.
© Objective/C4 Peep Show writers planned a Dobby spin-off
Isy Suttie did screen tests for a female-led sitcom
28/07/2021 … The creators of Peep Show once planned a female-led spin-off, based on Isy Suttie’s character Dobby.
Lib Dems want jokers to set their agenda
Comedians to pitch policies to the House Of Lords
28/07/2021 … The Liberal Democrats are inviting a bunch of jokers to help set their political agenda.