Ghosts creators write a companion book
Spin-off to coincide with the end of the BBC comedy
10/05/2023 … The creators and stars of Ghosts are writing a companion book to the BBC sitcom.
2023 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 10 May 2023
Student Comedy Award 2023: Meet the final finalists
10/05/2023 … The remaining finalists for this year’s Chortle Student Comedy Award have been chosen.
Catherine Tate joins the Eurovision line-up
Reading out the British public's scores in the song contest
10/05/2023 … Catherine Tate has been picked to read out the UK’s scores at Saturday’s Eurovision final.
© UKTV David Mitchell’s Outsiders to return
Dave orders a third series of survival challenges
10/05/2023 … David Mitchell’s Outsiders is to return for a third season, broadcaster Dave has announced.
© David Woolfall Joanna Cherry MP threatens to sue The Stand for cancelling her Fringe show
Row over SNP politician's stance on trans issues could hit the courts
10/05/2023 … Scottish MP Joanna Cherry is taking legal action against The Stand comedy club for cancelling her Edinburgh Fringe show.
Tue 09 May 2023
'Cancelled' Jerry Sadowitz back at the Edinburgh Fringe
Offensive comic to play three nights this August
09/05/2023 … Jerry Sadowitz is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe – a year after his shows were cancelled amid much publicity.
Fascinating Aïda announce 40th anniversary tour
Including three nights at the London Palladium
09/05/2023 … Fascinating Aïda have announced a new tour celebrating 40 years Dillie Keane founded the musical comedy-cabaret group in 1983 and was joined by key writing…
Go Faster Stripe to record four new alt comedy specials
With Joz Norris, John-Luke Roberts, Benjamin Alborough and Sean Morley.
09/05/2023 … Indie comedy label Go Faster Stripe is recording new specials from alternative comedians Joz Norris, John-Luke Roberts and Benjamin Alborough & Sean Morley.