Comedian CAN appeal his fine over sick joke
Mike Ward's legal fight goes on
13/10/2016 … Canadian comedian Mike Ward has won the right to appeal the court verdict that cost him almost £2,500 for telling a sick joke.
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Thu 13 October 2016
Invisible Dot disappears...
Innovative comedy firm in liquidation
13/10/2016 … Innovative alternative comedy producers The Invisible Dot and their London venue have collapsed.
Will TV Do The Right Thing?
13/10/2016 … Comedy podcast Do The Right Thing could be heading for TV.
Chris Rock to film his first special in 9 years
13/10/2016 … Chris Rock is to record his first stand-up special in nine years.
Stand boss doesn't get to be SNP's deputy leader
...but Tommy Sheppard's campaign is praised
13/10/2016 … Stand Comedy Club owner Tommy Sheppard has failed in his bid to become deputy leader of the SNP.
Wed 12 October 2016
© BBC ITV Fresh to pilot new comedy formats
...from black and ethnic minority talent
12/10/2016 … Paul Chowdhry, Guz Khan and Jason Lewis are among the stars of a raft of new comedy pilots commissioned by ITV2.
8 Out Of 10 Cats to return with new captains
12/10/2016 … 8 Out Of 10 Cats is to return with new team captains Aisling Bea and Rob Beckett.
Miranda Hart joins Nutcracker
Fairy role in new Disney movie
12/10/2016 … Miranda Hart is to star in the new movie version of The Nutcracker.