Sam Simmons takes the Barry
Victory at Melbourne Comedy Fest
18/04/2015 … Sam Simmons has won Australia's top live comedy award, the Barry.
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Sat 18 April 2015
Fri 17 April 2015
Johnny Vegas joins film about would-be stand-up
17/04/2015 … Johnny Vegas and Jimmy Cricket are to appear together in a film about a would-be stand-up.
Newcastle's Hyena Club to close
But nights continue thanks to Jason Manford...
17/04/2015 … Newcastle’s oldest comedy venue is to close its doors.
Sharon Horgan lands her first US series
Divorce to star Sarah Jessica Parker
17/04/2015 … Sharon Horgan’s American comedy Divorce has been picked up for a full series by HBO.
Russell Brand joins Bin Laden comedy
Directed by Borat's Larry Charles
17/04/2015 … Russell Brand is to appear in a new comedy movie about one man's search for Osama Bin Laden.
Another serving of Friday Night Dinner
17/04/2015 … Channel 4 has ordered a fourth series of Friday Night Dinner.
Irn-Bru ad 'ripped me off'
Janey Godley ad-libbed punchline at audition
17/04/2015 … Janey Godley has accused Irn-Bru of 'ripping off' a punchline she improvised during an audition for the soft drink's latest advert.