David Mitchell to star in new 'genre-bending' crime comedy series
As a Luddite loner on the search of his missing cop brother
24/05/2023 … David Mitchell is to play identical twins in a new ‘genre-bending’ comedy detective show for BBC One.
2023 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 24 May 2023
BBC renews lots of comedies
More from Bad Education, Avoidance, Mandy and Peacock
24/05/2023 … The BBC has ordered new series of Bad Education, Romesh Ranganathan sitcom Avoidance, Allan ‘Seapa’ Mustafa’s personal trainer comedy Peacock…
BBC unveils 11 new comedy shorts
Featuring the likes of Jack Carroll, Joe Wilkinson, Katy Wix Colin Hoult, and Lauren Pattison
24/05/2023 … The BBC has announced 11 short comedy films will drop on iPlayer on Friday.
Harry Hill to host Have I Got News For You
24/05/2023 … Harry Hill is to guest host Have I Got News For You for the first time.
Eddie Izzard, Alan Davies and more join Montreal's Just For Laughs
New names announced, including the Brit(ish) showcase line-up
24/05/2023 … Eddie Izzard, Alan Davies, Mae Martin, Joanne McNally and sketch trio Foil, Arms and Hog are among the acts joining Montreal’s prestigious Just For Laughs…
Bob Mortimer: I'm writing a second novel
Following the success of The Satsuma Complex
24/05/2023 … Bob Mortimer is writing a second novel, following the success of his debut, The Satsuma Complex.
Edinburgh's Fringe Central moves again
...as festival unveils partnership to help performers' mental health
24/05/2023 … The Edinburgh Fringe Society is splitting its Fringe Central hub for participants across two venues this year.
Still Game pair win whisky trademark showdown
Jack Daniel's vs Jack and Victor
24/05/2023 … Still Game creators Greg Hemphill and Ford Kiernan have won a trademark showdown with booze giant Jack Daniel’s – after they launched a whisky…