David Walliams sues Britain's Got Talent
Legal action 10 months after he left over crude comments
27/09/2023 … David Walliams is suing the makers of Britain’s Got Talent, almost a year after he left under a cloud.
2023 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 27 September 2023
Tue 26 September 2023
Fern Brady launches food podcast
About weird flavour combinations
26/09/2023 … Fern Brady is launching a new food-based comedy podcast.
Connor Burns announces his first UK tour
Scottish comedian hits the road after a successful Edinburgh Fringe
26/09/2023 … Scottish comedian Connor Burns has announced his first national tour.
© Manuel Harlan Steve Coogan to play Dr Strangelove on stage
Comic will star in Armando Iannucci and Sean Foley's adaptation
26/09/2023 … Steve Coogan will take the lead roles in Dr Strangelove in the stage adaption of Stanley Kubrick's classic 1964 cold war satire, it…
Mon 25 September 2023
BBC: Russell Brand story raises significant issues
Broadcaster responds to complaints it has given too much air time to allegations
25/09/2023 … The BBC has been hit by complaints it has given too much coverage to allegations made against Russell Brand.
Adrian Edmondson takes over the Out To Lunch podcast
25/09/2023 … Adrian Edmondson is taking over the hit Out To Lunch podcast from Jay Rayner.
Met Police: We're investigating several alleged sexual offences
New statement in wake of Russell Brand reports
25/09/2023 … The Metropolitan Police says has received several allegations of ‘non-recent’ sexual offences following widespread media reports about Russell…
Russell Howard launches podcast
Inviting guest to put memories in their Wonderbox
25/09/2023 … Russell Howard is to launch a podcast, Wonderbox, in which guests will recount the most memorable and funniest moments of their lives as a reminder of why…