All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
With S4C and producers Little Wander
09/12/2023 … A new artist development scheme is being launched to nurture new Welsh or Welsh-based comedy talent Selected writers and performers will be paired with mentors…
...as broadcaster launches a new comedy podcast feed
09/12/2023 … Katy Wix and The Delightful Sausage have made new comedy shows for a Radio 4 In Nora Meadows’ Week of Wellness, Wix plays a therapist with problems of her…
Bugatti Live hits the road in 2024
08/12/2023 … Red Richardson has announced his first stand-up tour.
© Hat Trick Productions BBC watchdogs reject complaint
08/12/2023 … The BBC has rejected complaints that Have I Got News For You was ‘inappropriate’ for the way in mocked Laurence Fox.
C5 documentary looking back at classic festive epsiodes
08/12/2023 … Sir David Jason is returning to screens to share memories of Only Fools And Horses in a new Christmas special.
'Comedians using ableist slurs emboldens others to use it'
08/12/2023 … Disability charity Scope says it has been bombarded with abuse against disabled people after criticising Ricky Gervais for using ableist slurs in his new Netflix…
© Stewart Capper Molly Seymour appointed to the job
08/12/2023 … BBC Studios Comedy Productions has recruited Molly Seymour to the newly created role of creative director.
© Karla Gowlett 34 dates for musical comedy show Poise
07/12/2023 … Rachel Parris has announced her biggest live tour yet, with a new show entitled show Poise.
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