All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© Channel 4 It was clearly a joke, regulator tells complainants
08/06/2023 … Frankie Boyle’s joke about rioting in protest at the royal family has been cleared by TV watchdog Ofcom.
© Peter Dibdin With 45,000 performances – a quarter fewer than in 2019
08/06/2023 … The programme for the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe has been published today – revealing that it will be about a quarter smaller than the last pre-pandemic event.
© C4 Cash-strapped broadcaster reduces number of episodes
07/06/2023 … Channel 4 has reduced the number of episodes of The Last Leg to save money.
Dozens of acts on London showcase
07/06/2023 … The line-up has been announced for this year’s London Fast Fringe – Chortle’s packed showcase of acts heading to the Edinburgh Festival in August.
'Witty and affectionate' biography out this autumn
07/06/2023 … Barry Cryer’s son has written a biography of his much-loved father.
© C4 Key cast all return to Channel 4 comedy
07/06/2023 … Filming has begun on the second series of acclaimed Channel 4 comedy Big Boys.
Audience encouraged to throw things at comedians in show billed as ‘just a bit of fun'
06/06/2023 … A comedy promoter is coming under fire for staging a show that encourages the audience to throw things at comedians.
Coffee table title starts at £995
06/06/2023 … Sir Billy Connolly's artworks have been collected in a new high-end coffee table book.
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