All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
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.
Former Boosh star joins Disney+ comedy
13/02/2024 … Here’s the first image of Julian Barratt in superhero comedy Extraordinary.
13/02/2024 … Another celebrity comedian is turning children’s author, Kate McKinnon.
© David Wilson Clarke / Crosscut Media Kev takes Leicester Comedy Festival title
13/02/2024 … Kev Mud has been crowned UK Pun Champion for 2024 at the Leicester Comedy Festival.
© Netflix Featuring Chloe Petts and other 'genderqueer' comics
12/02/2024 … Hannah Gadsby's Gender Agenda is to drop on Netflix on March 5, the streaming service has announced.
The Answer Run based on snap 50/50 decisions
12/02/2024 … Jason Manford is to host a new daytime TV show, The Answer Run.
Emily Allen joins from Boffola Pictures
12/02/2024 … Sky Studios had announced that Emily Allen will be joining the team as commissioning executive for comedy.
© BBC/Monumental Pictures/Guido Mandozzi 12/02/2024 … Ghosts has been named comedy of the year at the comedy.
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