All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Miranda Sings comedian criticised for 'flippant' reaction
30/06/2023 … Miranda Sings comedian Colleen Ballinger has addressed allegations she ‘emotionally’ groomed young fans – by releasing a bizarre ukulele song branding…
© Aemen Sukkar Comic will organise a wedding for BBC One show
30/06/2023 … Tom Allen is helping to arrange a wedding for a new BBC One show celebrating the 10th anniversary of same-sex marriages.
Plus new dates for Russell Howard, Dave Gorman, Tom Davis and Clinton Baptiste
29/06/2023 … Richard Herring has announced that he is taking is Leicester Square Theatre Podcast on the road – as Russell Howard, Dave Gorman, Tom Davis and Clinton Baptiste…
© BBC Co-starring fellow comics Jo Enright and Matt Rees
29/06/2023 … Former BBC New Comedian of The Year winner Anna Thomas has made her first film – about a lonely bigfoot living a secret existence in a Welsh woodland.
Awards to be handed out by London comedy club
29/06/2023 … London's West End Comedy Club has launched a bursary to help working-class comedians heading for the Edinburgh Fringe.
Contestants have to double their money in the real world
29/06/2023 … Sue Perkins is to host a new Channel 4 show in which contestants have to double their money.
Accolades hope to fill a Fringe gap
29/06/2023 … A group of comedy fans are setting up their own alternative to the Edinburgh Comedy Awards following the news the long-running accolade may not take place this year.
© Steve Ullathorne 'Pink Wednesday' to aid Scotland's Equality Network
29/06/2023 … Edinburgh’s Gilded Balloon venue has named a new charity partner for their Pink Wednesday promotion during the Fringe.
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