Birmingham Comedy Festival launches 2023 programme
20/07/2023 … The Birmingham Comedy Festival has officially launched its 2023 programme.
2023 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 20 July 2023
Wed 19 July 2023
BBC announces Boarders cast
New comedy from Daniel Lawrence Taylor.
19/07/2023 … Casting has been announced for Boarders, the upcoming BBC Three comedy drama series created by Timewasters writer Daniel Lawrence Taylor.
Ed Byrne to launch a hobby podcast
Guetst include Lucy Porter, Shaparak Khorsdandi and Ria Lina
19/07/2023 … Ed Byrne is to launch a hobby-related podcast with his wife Clare.
Tue 18 July 2023
Reuben Kaye announces Southbank residency
Australian comedy-cabaret star has three weeks at the Purcell Room
18/07/2023 … Australian comedy-cabaret star Reuben Kaye has announced a residency at London’s Southbank Centre this Christmas.
Cardiff's Glee Club 'could close' amid union dispute
Owner threatens to throw in the towel after Unite claims 'victory for workers'
18/07/2023 … Cardiff’s Glee comedy club may close down after more than 20 years amid an increasingly bitter dispute with trade unions.
Apocalypse Clown scoops Galway Film Fleadh award
David Earl comedy named best Irish movie
18/07/2023 … Anarchic comedy Apocalypse Clown has been named best Irish film at the Galway Film Fleadh.
Goodness Gracious Me stars plan a reunion
Kulvinder Ghir and Nina Wadia confirmed for 25th anniversary event
18/07/2023 … The stars of Goodness Gracious Me are to reunite to mark 25 years since the groundbreaking BBC comedy first aired.
© BBC America to get the original BBC Ghosts
Primetime CBS slot for the British version, after remake was a hit
18/07/2023 … The original British version of Ghosts is to be screened on network TV across America.