Naked Gun to be rebooted
With Liam Neeson tipped to play Sgt Drebin
14/10/2022 … Naked Gun is set to return to cinema screens with Liam Neeson in the lead role, it has been reported.
2022 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 14 October 2022
After Life wins best comedy at the National Television Awards
Ricky Gervais 'genuinely shocked' by victory
14/10/2022 … Ricky Gervais’s After Life has been named best comedy at the National Television Awards tonight.
Thu 13 October 2022
Fears grow for arrested Iranian comedian
Zainab Mousavi had spoken out against regime
13/10/2022 … Fears are growing for the safety of an Iranian comedian who was arrested yesterday for speaking out against the regime.
© Comedy Central Trevor Noah set his Daily Show departure date
He's leaving Comedy Central show on December 8
13/10/2022 … Trevor Noah will be leaving The Daily Show on December 8, Comedy Central has announced.
Wed 12 October 2022
© Amazon Prime Video Amazon cancels Backstage With Katherine Ryan
Stand-up showcase was too expensive for the audience it attracted, comic reveals
12/10/2022 … Amazon has cancelled Backstage With Katherine Ryan, the comedian has revealed.
E4 to air Modern Family
First time on free-to-air TV in the UK
12/10/2022 … Channel 4 has bought up the rights to air Modern Family.
Eddie Izzard launches bid to be Labour MP
Comic hopes to stand in Sheffield Central
12/10/2022 … Eddie Izzard has officially thrown her hat into the ring to become Labour’s next MP for Sheffield Central.
Tue 11 October 2022
New tours for Lloyd Griffith and Danny Baker
11/10/2022 … Lloyd Griffith and Danny Baker have both announced tours today.