All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Star-studded event at Wembley Arena next year
03/12/2018 … Comic Relief has announced a massive fundraising gig featuring Catherine Tate, Alan Carr, Jimmy Carr, John Bishop, Katherine Ryan, Sir Lenny Henry, Romesh…
© Comedy Central Ofcom upholds complaint against Roast Battle trailer
03/12/2018 … An ‘antisemitic’ Jimmy Carr joke has landed Comedy Central in trouble with TV watchdogs.
Comedy fans divided over Johnny Vegas's shambolic appearance
03/12/2018 … Johnny Vegas has made a career out of playing up to a pitiful, on-stage drunk.
Billy Connolly announces his retirement from stand-up
03/12/2018 … Billy Connolly has announced his retirement from stand-up after a 50-year career.
03/12/2018 … Dara O’Briain is to host a revived version of cult quiz show Blockbusters.
Stan and Ollie goes home empty-handed from awards bash
02/12/2018 … Steve Coogan has missed out on a best actor award for his portrayal of Stan Laurel.
Comedian's appeal for return of two hard drives
02/12/2018 … Comedian Duncan Oakley has appealed for the return of a career’s worth of jokes after a thief stole two disc drives from his home.
02/12/2018 … Entries have opened for next year’s Amused Moose National New Comic Award.
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