Mark Thomas scoops another Fringe First
Edinburgh accolade for the monologue England & Son
11/08/2023 … Mark Thomas has just won his fifth Fringe First award from The Scotsman.
2023 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 11 August 2023
Kevin Bridges to record a new stand-up special
The Overdue Catch-Up tour to be taped in Cork next month
11/08/2023 … Kevin Bridges is to film his latest stand-up show The Overdue Catch-Up for release later this year.
Les Dennis joins Strictly
'I’ve always gone for challenges outside my comfort zone'
11/08/2023 … Les Dennis has become the final celebrity contestant confirmed for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Cast announced for Ashley Storrie’s BBC sitcom Dinosaur
As filming gets under way in Glasgow
11/08/2023 … The supporting cast for Ashley Storrie’s BBC sitcom Dinosaur has been announced as filming gets under way in Glasgow.
Sacha Baron Cohen plans an Ali G stand-up tour
Staines rapper to hit the road
11/08/2023 … Ali G is to make a comeback with a live stand-up tour.
Thu 10 August 2023
Luke Kempner joins Les Mis
Comedian to star in West End production
10/08/2023 … Comedian and impressionist Luke Kempner is to appear in the new production of Les Miserables in the West End.
© BBC One Foot In The Grave actress Doreen Mantle dies at 97
Star played ean Warboys in BBC sitcom
10/08/2023 … Doreen Mantle, who played Jean Warboys in One Foot In The Grave, has died aged 97.
Two Doors Down creator Simon Carlyle dies at 48
Tributes paid to comedy writer
10/08/2023 … Tributes have been paid to Two Doors Down creator Simon Carlyle, after he died at the age of 48.