Pointless comedians
02/04/2014 … BBC ONE quiz show Pointless is to air a comedians’ special later this month.
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All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 02 April 2014
'Entourage for geeks'
Sky Atlantic buys Silicon Valley comedy
02/04/2014 … Sky Atlantic has bought the rights to the new US comedy Silicon Valley, from King Of The Hill creator Mike Judge.
Bridget Christie's up for another award
Nomination in Radio Academy gongs
02/04/2014 … Bridget Christie has been shortlisted for another award for her Radio 4 series.
First kids' books, now prostitutes
Russell Brand to discuss sex industry on C4
02/04/2014 … He has just announced he is writing children’s books – now Russell Brand is to be seen on TV talking frankly about his use of prostitutes.
Tue 01 April 2014
Comedian criticised over 'free sex' video
Remi Gaillard accused of promoting rape culture
01/04/2014 … French comedian Rémi Gaillard has been criticised for glorifying ‘rape culture’ for a video showing him faking sex with women in the street.
New sitcom from Men Behaving Badly writer
01/04/2014 … MEN BEHAVING BADLY writer Simon Nye has created a new sitcom set in a hotel.
Mon 31 March 2014
Scottish Comedy Awards honour Arnold Brown
31/03/2014 … Arnold Brown has been awarded the lifetime achievement accolade at the first Scottish Comedy Awards.
Eric Sykes leaves £386,000
Including gifts for PA and agent
31/03/2014 … Eric Sykes left a £386,000 estate, it has been revealed.