All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Comic pulls gig because venue is also hosting a controversial SNP MP
31/03/2023 … Stand-up Bethany Black has cancelled a gig at The Stand comedy club because it is also hosting an MP accused of being transphobic.
Al Murray, Mel Giedroyc, Joe Thomas and Neil Morrissey in The Crown Jewels
31/03/2023 … Al Murray, Mel Giedroyc, Joe Thomas and Neil Morrissey are to star in a new stage comedy about ‘the most unbelievable royal caper in British history’.
© Trevor Leighton 31/03/2023 … Jack Whitehall has announced a new arena tour of the UK, entitled Settle Down.
Hit sitcom disappears into the ether after series 5
31/03/2023 … The next series of Ghosts will be the last, the comedians behind it have revealed.
Capturing the Big Yin's spirit at the Glasgow Comedy Festival
31/03/2023 … Six comedians have been nominated for the inaugural Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.
'It's something that viewers won’t have seen before'
31/03/2023 … Another Blackadder project could be heading towards TV screens.
Pupils' comedy show up for top radio award
31/03/2023 … A sketch show written by schoolchildren is up against the likes of Alan Partridge and Frank Skinner in the UK’s leading radio awards.
© BBC Studios But licence fee squeeze makes conditions tougher
30/03/2023 … The BBC has pledged to make 100 hours of new TV comedy next year, despite the squeeze on the licence fee.
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