All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© BBC The Government's Prevent programme seems to think so
18/02/2023 … Watching Yes Minister or The Thick Of It could be a sign of far-Right extremism, according to the Gorvenment’s anti-terror programme.
© Mark Senior 17/02/2023 … Spitting Image Live: Idiots Assemble opened at the Rep Theatre in Birmingham last night.
© Steve Ullathorne 17/02/2023 … Comedian Ashley Blaker has written a book about bringing up children with special needs.
17/02/2023 … Micky Flanagan has announced a new stand-up show – but with just eight tour dates so far.
BBC pulls down the shutters on Arkwright’s corner store
17/02/2023 … Still Open All Hours is to close after six series, the BBC has confirmed.
© ITV 'Thank you for trusting me with this'
17/02/2023 … Joel Dommett has been confirmed as the next host of Survivor.
As best stand-up nominees also announced
17/02/2023 … Channel 4 comics Joe Lycett and Mo Gilligan are both to receive special accolades at the broadcaster’s National Comedy Awards tonight.
Chris O'Dowd's new comedy for Apple TV+
16/02/2023 … Chris O’Dowd’s new Apple TV+ comedy The Big Door Prize will start on Mach 29, the streaming service has announced.
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