All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
The longest running talent hunt at the Edinburgh Fringe
15/08/2024 … The finalists and judges for this year’s So You Think You’re Funny? talent hunt have been revealed Sue Perkins will be this year’s celebrity…
Live version of ITV's comedy format
15/08/2024 … ITV’s Stand Up Sketch Show is to transfer to the West End.
Junior Taskmaster host's show to be taped in London
15/08/2024 … Rose Matafeo’s new solo show On And On And On is to be recorded as stand-up special.
© Pierre Rosa / Pixabay ...but hate improv, survey finds
14/08/2024 … Observational stand-up is Britain’s favourite genre of comedy – but improv is the least-loved.
14/08/2024 … The long list for the literal biggest prize in comedy – a 2m inflatable trophy – has been announced.
...as does Dark Knight star Colin McFarlane
14/08/2024 … Jessica Knappett and Dark Knight star Colin McFarlane have joined the cast of Radio 4’s new period sitcom The Many Wrongs of Lord Christian Brighty.
Show revolves around a stand-up teaching a comedy course
14/08/2024 … Omid Djalili has revealed more details of the sitcom pilot he has shot in his Ipswich home town.
First London shows in a decade
13/08/2024 … Ruby Wax is to return to the West End for the first time in ten years.
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