BBC launches a raft of schemes to develop comedy talent
'Supercharged' bursaries and grants available
19/12/2022 … The BBC’s comedy department has revamped and expanded its schemes to develop new comedy talent.
2022 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 19 December 2022
Aisling Bea's a 'reverse Santa'
Charity drive in aid of food banks
19/12/2022 … Aisling Bea and some of her comedy friends are playing ‘reverse Santa’ this Christmas – to take gifts OFF anyone who steps into their grotto.
© Aemen Sukkar Channel 4’s National Comedy Awards to return
19/12/2022 … Channel 4’s National Comedy Awards show is returning next year, with Tom Allen back as host.
Sun 18 December 2022
Judi Love announces debut stand-up tour
18/12/2022 … Judi Love is to embark on her first ever stand-up tour.
© BBC Inside No 9 haunts the Christmas schedules
The week's best comedy on TV and radio
18/12/2022 … The best of the week’s comedy on TV, radio and on demand… Monday December 19 RICHARD OSMAN'S HOUSE OF GAMES:Ivo Graham takes part in what's…
Sat 17 December 2022
Lost Fawlty Towers scene discovered
Rehearsal script with unshot material is put up for auction
17/12/2022 … A Fawlty Towers script featuring the 'Holy Grail' of a deleted scene is being sold at auction.
Fri 16 December 2022
© Matt Crockett Initial schedule announced for Mark Watson’s Access Festival
Streaming festival includes The Covid Arms and No More Jockeys...
16/12/2022 … The initial schedule has been confirmed for Mark Watson’s Access Festival of streaming shows next month.
© BBC/Sophie Mutevelian