Lenny Henry to star in Richard Pryor play
New project for National Theatre
19/08/2014 … Lenny Henry is to appear in a play about Richard Pryor at the National Theatre.
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Jamali takes student crown
Victory at the Edinburgh Fringe
18/08/2014 … Jamali Maddix has been crowned Britain's funniest student.
© Dave / Lesley Martin Tim Vine wins 'joke of the Fringe'
18/08/2014 … Tim Vine has won the 'joke of the Fringe' title for the second time.
Sun 17 August 2014
Here be Monsters
17/08/2014 … The comedy week aheadTodayRADIO: Comic Fringes, a series of short stories featuring new writing by leading comedians, recorded live at the Edinburgh Fringe, kicks…
Celia Pacquola wins Fringe prize
With Chris Turner people's choice in Amused Moose contest
17/08/2014 … Australian comic Celia Pacquola has been crowned the winner of this year’s Amused Moose Laughter Award at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Miranda: I've not agreed to Generation Game
17/08/2014 … Miranda Hart has said she may not be reviving the Generation Game after all.
Harry Hill goes to BBC One
17/08/2014 … Harry Hill is to make his BBC One debut soon.
© Hung Chung Chih/Shutterstock Everest comedy gig postponed
Safety fears delay show for 12 months
17/08/2014 … The stand-up gig planned to take place on Everest next month has been postponed.