© BBC Studios Ladhood to end after third series
Goodbye to Liam Williams' coming-of-age comedy
22/07/2022 … Liam William’s BBC Three comedy Ladhood is coming to an end after three series.
2022 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 22 July 2022
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© Matt Crockett NextUp reveals 50+ shows to be live-streamed from Edinburgh Fringe
22/07/2022 … Comedy streaming service NextUp have announced the full list of shows they will be broadcasting live from the Edinburgh Fringe.
Thu 21 July 2022
Comedians up for top documentary award
Joe Lycett and Jamie Macdonald shortlisted for a Grierson
21/07/2022 … Joe Lycett, blind comic Jamie Macdonald and Taskmaster’s Alice Levine have all been shortlisted for a prestigious award for being the best documentary presenter.
© Netflix Dave Chappelle’s show pulled just hours before curtain up
Gig axed amid ongoing row over transphobia
21/07/2022 … Dave Chappelle’s tour was last night booted out of the venue where he was due to perform amid a backlash over his material about trans people.
Wed 20 July 2022
Who's on the Big Value shows at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe?
20/07/2022 … The line-ups have been announced for the long-running Big Value comedy shows at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
College launches a Russell Kane Scholarship
To help three working-class people get their exams
20/07/2022 … A new educational scholarship is being launched in the name of comedian Russell Kane.
© Matt Crockett Mr Swallow takes on Mr Dickens
A new take on a Christmas Carol from Nick Mohammed's alter-ago
20/07/2022 … Nick Mohammed is reviving his alter ego Mr Swallow for a new festive show, A Christmas Carol-ish.
Tue 19 July 2022
BBC to showcase Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees
Radio 4 gala the day after names are announced
19/07/2022 … Nominees in this year’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards will be showcased on Radio 4 the day after their names are announced.