All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© BBC Celebrity specials for Ross Kemp's game show
10/01/2023 … Susan Calman, Jon Culshaw, Shazia Mirza and John Thomson are to take part in a special comedians’ edition of BBC quiz show Bridge Of Lies.
New LA job with management and production compan
10/01/2023 … TV executive Ben Cavey has joined Los Angeles and London-based management and production company 42 as head of comedy.
© Banjay Comedian named as new judge to replace David Walliams
10/01/2023 … Alan Carr is to replace David Walliams as a Britain’s Got Talent judge, it has been reported.
Comic back at the O2 for a second year
10/01/2023 … Mo Gilligan is to host the Brit Awards for the second year running.
© Avalon/ITV Other series 2 guest stars include Emily Atack and Sophie Duker
10/01/2023 … Former Love Island host Laura Whitmore has landed an acting role – in husband Iain Stirling’s sitcom.
Jumping The Shark to tour UK from this month
09/01/2023 … A new play celebrating the TV sitcom is touring the UK from later this month.
Ivan Brackenbury creator says: 'I'll take my punishment'
09/01/2023 … Comedian Tom Binns has said he will ‘take his punishment’ after admitting possessing child pornography.
© BBC/Monumental Special episodes break records
09/01/2023 … The BBC’s comedy department is boasting a ‘brilliant performance’ across the festive season, with several shows breaking audience records.
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