Podcasts mashed up for Comic Relief 2023
16/03/2023 … A number of the UK’s most popular podcasts have been mashed up for Red Nose Day, for the third year running.
2023 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 16 March 2023
© Comedy Central Trevor Noah wins the Erasmus Prize
Major international award for 'exceptional contribution' to the world
16/03/2023 … Trevor Noah has won this year’s Erasmus Prize, a major international award for individuals or institutions that have made ‘exceptional contributions…
Wed 15 March 2023
Nottingham’s Glee Club on the move
15/03/2023 … Nottingham’s Glee comedy club is closing its doors tonight after 12 years, as its venue is being converted into flats.
Apology after O2 security drag comics off stage
Jazz Emu and Zach Zucker manhandled in 'traumatizing' Just For Laughs incident
15/03/2023 … Organisers of London’s Just For Laughs festival have apologised after security dragged performers off stage during a show.
© C4 When does Late Night Lycett start?
15/03/2023 … Channel 4 has announced that Late Night Lycett is to launch on Friday 31 March 31 at 10pm.
© C4/Avalon Taskmaster gets a junior version
Plus six more series of the main show, extending it for three more years
15/03/2023 … Channel 4 is to launch a children’s version of Taskmaster.
© BBC/Broke & Bones Cunk, Taskmaster and more up for international awards
Banff festival's Rockie Awards shortlists released
15/03/2023 … British comedies Am I Being Unreasonable? and Cunk on Earth are up for a prestigious international TV award.
Iain Stirling announces 'biggest tour yet'
...but you'll have to wait until spring 2024
15/03/2023 … Iain Stirling has announced his biggest UK and Ireland tour so far.