All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© Marc Brenner Dawn French reveals the truth behind her shock decision
08/10/2023 … Dawn French has revealed that she stopped making comedy sketches with Jennifer Saunders because she became upset that her looks had become the punchline.
City's comedy festival gets under way
07/10/2023 … Hasan Al-Habib has won the Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2023.
Tickets for Taskmaster star's Wobservations on sale now
06/10/2023 … Edinburgh Comedy Award winner and Taskmaster star Sam Campbell is to embark on his first UK tour.
Talent hunt for Davidson's Ustreme channel
05/10/2023 … Would-be comics are getting mentoring from the likes of Christopher Biggins and Bobby Davro as part of Jim Davidson’s new talent hunt.
© Amazon Studios Reality show featuring comedians trying not to laugh
05/10/2023 … Amazon is said to be planning a UK version of its reality format LOL: Last One Laughing, in which comedians must try to make each other laugh.
© C4/Strawberry Blond Serious role for Mock The Wek star
05/10/2023 … Hugh Dennis is moving into serious drama, starring as a married voyeur in a new Channel 4 programme.
04/10/2023 … Josh Pugh has today launched an interview podcast, Josh Pugh’s Cult Heroes.
Including Holby's Chizzy Akudolu
04/10/2023 … Holby City and Strictly star Chizzy Akudolu, pictured, sprinter Dwain Chambers, Channel 4 F1 presenter Steve Jones and EastEnders’ Suzette Llewellyn, pictured,…
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