Kieran Hodgson plans a Liz Truss musical
After skewering Prince Andrew, comedian has Britain's shortest-serving PM in his sights
30/11/2023 … Kieran Hodgson is writing a musical about Liz Truss’s short-lived time as Prime Minister.
2023 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 30 November 2023
Fern Brady and Marjolein Robertson top Scotland's cultural power players list
Comics ranked alongside Young Fathers
30/11/2023 … Fern Brady is the second most influential name in Scottish culture – with fellow comedian Marjolein Robertson at number 3.
The Electric Head win Galton & Simpson comedy award
Six scripts to be turned into audio pilots
30/11/2023 … Cult double act The Electric Head have won the first Galton & Simpson Godfathers of Comedy Award.
© Stuart Hogben Russell Kane to become a children's author
...as Evil Genius is renewed and he writes a sitcom about his dad
30/11/2023 … Russell Kane is to become a children’s author.
End of year special for What Just Happened?
Robin Morgan and Kiri Pritchard-McLean's BBC Radio Wales topical panel show
30/11/2023 … BBC Radio Wales has ordered a Christmas special of its satirical comedy panel show What Just Happened? Hosted by Robin Morgan and Kiri Pritchard-McLean, the show…
Sofie Hagen lands deal for her book about involuntary celibacy
Will I Ever Have Sex Again? to be released next year
30/11/2023 … Sofie Hagen’s book about being involuntarily celibate is to be published in May, after four publishers battled for the rights.
Alistair Williams named British Comedian Of The Year
'Cancelled' comic wins £10k after overwhelming audience vote
30/11/2023 … Alistair Williams has been named British Comedian Of The Year – scooping the £10,001 top prize.
Wed 29 November 2023
James Acaster becomes UK's top podcaster
Sayonara, Joe Rogan... Springleaf's the new No1
29/11/2023 … James Acaster has toppled Joe Rogan to become the UK’s top podcaster.