New Radio 2 show for Jason Byrne
...as writer David Quantick reminisces
08/05/2014 … Jason Byrne and comedy writer David Quantick are both recording new BBC radio shows.
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Sky Atlantic buys Veep series 3
07/05/2014 … Sky Atlantic has brought the third series of Veep to air exclusively in Britain.
As good as Louis CK?
Little-known student shortlisted for best comedian award
07/05/2014 … An American student who makes YouTube videos has been nominated for a UK comedy award, against some of the world’s best stand-ups.
Monty Python release unheard track
Lousy Song features Graham Chapman
07/05/2014 … Monty Python have released a previously unheard track featuring Graham Chapman called Lousy Song.
Russell Brand on A-level syllabus
Students will study his views on drugs
07/05/2014 … Russell Brand's views on drugs are to be taught to A-level students.
Chelsea Handler announces UK debut
07/05/2014 … Chelsea Handler has announced her first ever UK date – at the London Palladium.
Brian Pern back for a second series
07/05/2014 … Simon Day’s spoof rock legend Brian Pern is returning for a second series – this time on BBC Two.
Noel Fielding to play Montreal fest
...with Luisa Omielan and Jimmy Carr
07/05/2014 … Noel Fielding, Luisa Omielan and Jimmy Carr are to appear at the Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal this summer.