Talent hunt for disabled comedy writers
Producers seeking the neurodivergent, too
07/09/2022 … Producers piloting a half-hour sketch show have launched a talent search for comedy writers who are deaf, disabled or neurodivergent.
2022 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 07 September 2022
Tue 06 September 2022
Joe Lycett 'may not be the next booking we make'
But BBC boss denies comic's Kuenssberg appearance showed bias
06/09/2022 … BBC director-general Tim Davie said it was ‘bemusing’ that Joe Lycett was booked for Laura Kuenssberg’s political show on Sunday.
When will Mock The Week's final series air?
Guests for farewell run announced
06/09/2022 … The final run of Mock The Week episodes will kick off at 10pm on September 16, BBC Two has confirmed.
Joe Rogan announces UK date
Comic and podcaster to play the O2
06/09/2022 … Joe Rogan has announced a rare UK stand-up date next month.
Mon 05 September 2022
Fights mar Kevin Bridges' Glasgow dates
Comic is performing 16-night run at the Hydro
05/09/2022 … Kevin Bridges’ Glasgow gigs have been marred by punch-ups twice in as many nights.
Another venue cancels Jerry Sadowitz
Fallout from Edinburgh Fringe row
05/09/2022 … Jerry Sadowitz says he’s been cancelled by another venue because of the fallout from the furore surrounding his Edinburgh Fringe performance.
Sun 04 September 2022
Donors replace the £8,500 critic Kate Copstick lost in violent mugging
'I thought they were going to kill me'
04/09/2022 … The comedy world has rallied to the aid of critic Kate Copstick after she was attacked in the street by muggers who stole £8,500 in charity takings.
Dawn French, Hal Cruttenden and Glenn Moore hit the road
04/09/2022 … Sunday September 4 BIRMINGHAM: Fresh from his Edinburgh Fringe run, puppet comic Randy Feltface, begins a short UK tour before heading back to Australia……