Comic sues over joke theft claim
Plagiarism row could end up in the High Court
25/09/2021 … A joke-theft row could end up in the High Court as a comedian is suing a fellow stand-up who accused him of plagiarism.
2021 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sat 25 September 2021
Fri 24 September 2021
Just For Laughs expands into Texas
Montreal behemoth combines with Moontower Comedy Festival
24/09/2021 … Montreal’s Just For Laughs festival is expanding into Austin, Texas.
Jack Whitehall steps down from the Brits
Comic won't be hosting 2022 ceremony
24/09/2021 … Jack Whitehall is stepping down as host of the Brit Awards after four years.
New series from Mum writer Stefan Golaszewski
Sean Bean and Nicola Walker to star in Marriage
24/09/2021 … Mum writer Stefan Golaszewski has written a new comedy-drama for BBC One, starring Sean Bean and Nicola Walker.
Book deal for social Tired And Tested 'comedimum' Sophie McCartney
24/09/2021 … Social media star Sophie McCartney, who shot to online fame with her parenting parody of Ed Sheeran’s Shape of You has signed a two-book deal with publisher…
Thu 23 September 2021
Lara Ricote wins Funny Women
Other awards also announced tonight
23/09/2021 … Mexican-born, Dutch-based comic Lara Ricote has won the Funny Women stage award.
Notting Hill director Roger Michell dies at 65
One of the biggest British comedy films ever
23/09/2021 … Notting Hill director Roger Michell has died at the age of 65, his publicist has announced.
Fifth series for Frankie Boyle’s New World Order
23/09/2021 … Frankie Boyle’s New World Order is to return for a fifth series.