Barry Cryer's 'incredible life' – as revealed by his son
'Witty and affectionate' biography out this autumn
07/06/2023 … Barry Cryer’s son has written a biography of his much-loved father.
2023 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 07 June 2023
© C4 Filming starts on Big Boys series 2
Key cast all return to Channel 4 comedy
07/06/2023 … Filming has begun on the second series of acclaimed Channel 4 comedy Big Boys.
Tue 06 June 2023
Promoter under fire for launching a 'degrading' comedy night
Audience encouraged to throw things at comedians in show billed as ‘just a bit of fun'
06/06/2023 … A comedy promoter is coming under fire for staging a show that encourages the audience to throw things at comedians.
Billy Connolly publishes a very high-end art book
Coffee table title starts at £995
06/06/2023 … Sir Billy Connolly's artworks have been collected in a new high-end coffee table book.
Ali Wong announces London shows
US comic hits Hammersmith this August
06/06/2023 … Ali Wong has announced two London gigs this summer.
Nish Kumar's stand-up special to air on Sky
Comic also talks about his difficult early years in comedy
06/06/2023 … Nish Kumar’s latest stand-up special is to air on Sky, the comic has revealed.
SS Spirit Of The Fringe?
Sponsor to offer £3,500-a-week cruise ship accommodation, with shows performed on board
06/06/2023 … People visiting next year's Edinburgh Fringe will be able to stay on a cruise ship, and have the performers come to them.
© BBC Blackadder pilot was 'ghastly'
Says Tony Robinson, as stills from the episode are released
06/06/2023 … Tony Robinson has called the pilot episode of Blackadder ‘ghastly’ ahead of its first airing on television.