All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Lawsuit claims copyright infringement
26/01/2024 … The estate of George Carlin is suing the makers of a special which purportedly used AI to create an hour-long show in the voice of the late, groundbreaking comedian.
Line-up announced for annual Royal Albert Hall fundraiser
26/01/2024 … The line-up has been announced for the annual Teenage Cancer Trust comedy night at the Royal Albert Hall.
Viral video turned out to be a staged stunt
25/01/2024 … Comedian Mark Normand has explained that a bizarre on-stage incident that went viral this week was all just a publicity stunt.
Jo Brand, Joanne McNally, Judi Love and Sara Pascoe
25/01/2024 … Jo Brand, Joanne McNally and Judi Love have joined Sara Pascoe as comedy headliners for Latitude Festival.
© uktv Paul Whitehouse: 'We need to do it quick before we’re all dead'
25/01/2024 … The Fast Show is to make a 30th anniversary comeback, with a live tour.
To cover the US presidential election
24/01/2024 … Jon Stewart is making a surprise return to The Daily Show after nine years away.
Mark Watson, Dara Ó Briain, Sara Pascoe and more
24/01/2024 … The Henley Festival – the UK’s only black-tie music and arts festival – has announced its line-up for 2024.
Plus movies about Billy Connolly and Louis CK
24/01/2024 … A documentary about Janey Godley, her comedy and her cancer, is to close the Glasgow Film Festival, it has been announced.
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