© BBC Matt Lucas becomes a children's author
Just like Little Britain co-star David Walliams
02/03/2023 … Matt Lucas is following his Little Britain co-star David Walliams into the children’s literature market.
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© NBC Frasier to be reunited with Lilith
Bebe Neuwirth reprises her role in sitcom sequel
02/03/2023 … Frasier will be reunited with his ex-wife Lilith in the sequel series now being filmed, it has been revealed.
© Mark Grey (Studio Grey) Shalaka Kurup named West End New Act of the Year
Blank Peng and Tim Biglowe runners-up
02/03/2023 … Shalaka Kurup has been crowned the winner of the West End New Act of the Year comedy competition.
Comedy writers picked for 2023 BBC audio scheme
Kate Dehnert and Cody Dahler follow in some esteemed footsteps
02/03/2023 … Comedy writers Kate Dehnert and Cody Dahler have landed year-long contracts with BBC Studios’ audio department, giving them the chance to work on Radio 4 show…
Free bus travel for Glasgow comedy fans
Festival tie-up 'to reduce environmental impact'
02/03/2023 … Stand-up fans can get free bus travel to shows at this year’s Glasgow International Comedy Festival, thanks to new sponsorship deal.
Peter Kay writes a new book about his TV work
...and reminiscences about shows of the past
02/03/2023 … Peter Kay has written a new book about the making of his TV programmes – and his reminiscences about the programmes of his youth.
Wed 01 March 2023
Reuben Kaye's Jesus joke causes a stir
Some viewers outraged by raunchy gag
01/03/2023 … Australian comedian and cabaret star Reuben Kaye has sparked a storm down under with a joke about Jesus that has angered religious groups.
© BBC Rosie Jones: It's exhausting to be exposed to so much abuse
Comic speaks out about vile trolls
01/03/2023 … Rosie Jones has spoken out about the staggering levels of vile abuse she receives when she appears on TV, describing it as ‘exhausting’.