Australian comedy Optics starts shooting
Set in the world of crisis management PR
12/07/2024 … Filming has started in Sydney on Optics, a new six-part comedy series for Australian broadcaster ABC.
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The Change hits BritBox International
Bridget Christie's comedy to stream in the US and beyond
11/07/2024 … Bridget Christie’s comedy The Change is to be streamed overseas from August 1.
Reece Shearsmith and Alexei Sayle join Latitude
Both in conversation with Robin Ince
11/07/2024 … Reece Shearsmith and Alexei Sayle have been added to the line-up of the Latitude festival.
© Microsoft Designer AI image ChatGPT 'writes funnier jokes than humans'
AI study raises fears about comedy writers' jobs
11/07/2024 … Artificial intelligence can now write jokes better than most people – and almost as good as professional comedy writers.
© Mason McDonald Nina Conti's film Sunlight to premiere in Edinburgh
'Darkly comedic' road trip - featuring her in a monkey costume
11/07/2024 … Nina Conti’s directorial debut feature film Sunlight will have its world premiere at this year’s relaunched Edinburgh International Film Festival,…
© Rhian Ap Gruffydd John Bishop moves his show... so he can watch the football
11/07/2024 … John Bishop has divided fans after rescheduling a show so he can watch England in the Euro 2024 final.
© Google Maps It's a dirty joke!
Comedy club owners hit back after venues branded unclean
11/07/2024 … Nottingham’s Just The Tonic comedy club has hit back after being named the second filthiest entertainment venue in the UK.
© NBC Alf star Benji Gregory dies at 46
Sitcom actor's body found in his car
11/07/2024 … Benji Gregory, who played Brian Tanner in 1980s sitcom Alf has died at the aged of 46.