All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Owner threatens to throw in the towel after Unite claims 'victory for workers'
18/07/2023 … Cardiff’s Glee comedy club may close down after more than 20 years amid an increasingly bitter dispute with trade unions.
David Earl comedy named best Irish movie
18/07/2023 … Anarchic comedy Apocalypse Clown has been named best Irish film at the Galway Film Fleadh.
Kulvinder Ghir and Nina Wadia confirmed for 25th anniversary event
18/07/2023 … The stars of Goodness Gracious Me are to reunite to mark 25 years since the groundbreaking BBC comedy first aired.
© BBC Primetime CBS slot for the British version, after remake was a hit
18/07/2023 … The original British version of Ghosts is to be screened on network TV across America.
© BFI Frankie Howerd reprised his role
17/07/2023 … The US remake of Frankie Howerd’s Up Pompeii! is to be screened publicly for the first time, more than 50 years after it was made.
Tie-in between London's Tara Theatre and Brown Sauce comedy clyb
17/07/2023 … Aspiring South Asian comedians are being offered a free one-day workshop to help hone their stand-up skills.
© C4 Nominations for the inaugural accolade announced
17/07/2023 … Channel 4 has launched a new comedy award in memory of Sean Lock.
The week's best comedy on TV and radio
16/07/2023 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and on demand this week: Monday July 17 SCHITT'S CREEK: The much-loved, Emmy-winning comedy created by Eugene and Dan…
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