All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© BBC/Hat Trick Complaints against Have I Got News For You rejected
27/10/2022 … The BBC watchdog has rejected complaints that the Have I Got News For You special bidding farewell to Boris Johnson was biased against him.
As 30th anniversary programme is launched
27/10/2022 … Leicester Comedy Festival has announced a new raft of patrons as it launches its 30th anniversary programme.
Six-week run of solo version of the Dickens classic
26/10/2022 … Eddie Izzard to return to the New York stage with a solo version of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations.
New podcast from comics James Barr and Lauren Pattison
26/10/2022 … Comedians James Barr and Lauren Pattison are releasing a new fashion-based podcast.
Eight more episodes coming to Dave next year
26/10/2022 … Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled is to return for a seventh series, broadcaster Dave has announced.
© Matt Crockett Mr Swallow puts his skates on...
26/10/2022 … Nick Mohammed is to go on tour for the first time in the guise of his alter-ego Mr Swallow.
© UKTV And which comedians are taking part?
25/10/2022 … The broadcast date has been revealed for the second series of Outsiders, in which David Mitchell challenges comedians to prove they can fend for themselves…
© Britbox/Avalon 25/10/2022 … You might think this was the perfect time for political satire – but Britbox has taken the decision to axe Spitting Image.
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