Lee Mack lands Dr Who role
Comic lets the cat out of the bag
26/03/2018 … Lee Mack has revealed that he is set to have a ‘blink-and-you’ll-miss-it’ part in the next series of Doctor Who.
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Mon 26 March 2018
BBC orders all-black sketch show
Famalam picked up following 2017 pilot
26/03/2018 … The BBC has picked up all-black sketch show Famalam for four more episodes.
Comedians of note(s)
Musical Comedy Award finalists named
26/03/2018 … The ten finalists have been announced for this year's WeGotTickets Musical Comedy Awards.
Bill Murray to play the UK
Two literature-and-music gigs this June
26/03/2018 … Bill Murray is to play two UK dates with cellist Jan Vogler.
Fight Of The Conchords announce rescheduled tour dates
Bret McKenzie ready to return to the stage after
26/03/2018 … Flight of the Conchords have announced their rescheduled dates after Bret McKenzie broke his hand.
© Idil Sukan Which comedians are making Hay?
26/03/2018 … Bridget Christie, David Baddiel, Dara O’Briain and James Acaster are among the comics playing the upmarket Hay festival this summer.
Sun 25 March 2018
Lolly Adefope gets a heavenly US break
Starring in a new sitcom as God's assistant
25/03/2018 … Lolly Adefope is to star in her first US comedy, alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi.
Bath with comedy on tap
The best of the week's live comedy
25/03/2018 … The best of the week’s live comedy.