Sky to debut Katherine Ryan and Rob Beckett specials
06/12/2022 … Sky Comedy is branching out into stand-up specials, debuting shows from Katherine Ryan and Rob Beckett later this month.
2022 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 06 December 2022
Ed Byrne's joke saved my life
Cancer survivor thanks comic for prompting a GP visit
06/12/2022 … A woman has thanked Ed Byrne for saving her life with a joke.
TV newcomer up for top comedy writing award
Anna Costello's Dead Canny up against Derry Girls and Big Boys
06/12/2022 … A first-time TV writer is up for a prestigious comedy award, alongside Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee and comedian Jack Rooke.
Kevin Hart announces UK dates for 2023
Four arena shows for his Reality Check tour
06/12/2022 … Kevin Hart has announced a short run of UK dates.
Kirstie Alley dead at 71
Star of Cheers and Look Who's Talking had cancer
06/12/2022 … Cheers star Kirstie Alley has died of cancer at 71, her family have said.
Mon 05 December 2022
Ricky Gervais to play Hollywood Bowl
...and NYC's Radio City Music Hall with new Armageddon show
05/12/2022 … Ricky Gervais has announced dates at two iconic US venues: the Hollywood Bowl and Radio City Music Hall in New York.
Eddie Izzard loses bid to become Labour MP
Sheffield party opts for local councillor Abtisam Mohamed instead
05/12/2022 … Eddie Izzard will not be fighting the seat of Sheffield Central for Labour at the next general election.
By Royal disappointment! Frank Skinner slated by the Wessexes
Usually bland backstage Royal Variety chat becomes pointed
05/12/2022 … Backstage at the Royal Variety Performance is usually the place to exchange bland, polite pleasantries.