All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© Harry Carr Warwick's open-air line-ups announced
14/02/2024 … One of the UK’s biggest open-air comedy festivals has announced its 2024 programme, set to take place in the courtyard of Warwick Castle in May.
Game show now seeking contestants
14/02/2024 … Alan Carr’s Picture Slam is to return to BBC One for a second series.
...defending Terry Gilliam's daughter against Eric Idle's claims
13/02/2024 … John Cleese has come out in support of Terry Gilliam’s daughter in the row over Monty Python’s finances.
'Such appalling actions are unacceptable and have no place on our stages'
13/02/2024 … Soho Theatre has banned Paul Currie after Jewish audience members accused him of driving them out of his show there, inciting antisemitic chants against them.
13/02/2024 … Jonathan Pie, Janey Godley, Olga Koch and Sarah Keyworth are in line for a BBC Audio Drama Award this year.
Police investigation after Jewish punters felt intimidated... but comic has some support
13/02/2024 … Audience members at the show in which Paul Currie clashed with an Israeli man have defended the comedian against allegations he incited an antisemitic rant.
© G&S TV Productions Another Christmas special reportedly in the works
13/02/2024 … Gavin & Stacey is to return for another BBC One Christmas Special, it has been reported.
Gay rights activist and former Perrier winner
13/02/2024 … Comedian, activist and broadcaster Simon Fanshawe has become rector of the University of Edinburgh following an uncontested election.
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