Reuben Kaye's Jesus joke causes a stir
Some viewers outraged by raunchy gag
01/03/2023 … Australian comedian and cabaret star Reuben Kaye has sparked a storm down under with a joke about Jesus that has angered religious groups.
2023 News
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Wed 01 March 2023
© BBC Rosie Jones: It's exhausting to be exposed to so much abuse
Comic speaks out about vile trolls
01/03/2023 … Rosie Jones has spoken out about the staggering levels of vile abuse she receives when she appears on TV, describing it as ‘exhausting’.
Tue 28 February 2023
© Ellie Kurttz Liz Kingsman up for an Olivier Award
One Woman Show nominated in West End's top accolades
28/02/2023 … Liz Kingsman has been nominated for an Olivier Award for her One Woman Show.
More guest starts announced for Bleak Expectations
Julian Clary, Dermot O’Leary, Sally Philips and Nina Wadia join West End run
28/02/2023 … Julian Clary, Dermot O’Leary, Sally Philips and Nina Wadia are to appear in the West End adaptation of Radio 4’s Dickensian comedy Bleak Expectations.
Could you be the next Jim Davidson?
28/02/2023 … Want to follow in the footsteps of Jim Davidson? Ustreme, the streaming service set up by the comic has launched a talent hunt, with those selected given training…
BBC Studios strike deals with Nick Mohammed and Diane Morgan
Comedy stars to develop more shows
28/02/2023 … Nick Mohammed and Diane Morgan are set to make more comedies with the BBC after striking a deal with the Corporation’s commercial wing.
Mon 27 February 2023
© Mr Whisper/Channel 4 Dead Pixels gets an Indian remake
27/02/2023 … Channel 4 gamer comedy Dead Pixels is to be remade in India.
Comedy Store Management signs Jin Hao Li
27/02/2023 … New comedian Jin Hao Li has been signed up by Comedy Store Management.