Line-up announced for David Johnson memorial gig
Benefit to fund the biggest prize in live comedy, set up in producer's honour
24/08/2022 … The line-up has been announced for the fundraising gig in memory of ebullient comedy producer David Johnson.
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'Cancelled' Jerry Sadowitz to announce big London gig
Controversial comic to play Hammersmith Apollo
23/08/2022 … He may have been cancelled at Edinburgh – but Jerry Sadowitz is about to announce a major London date, Chortle can reveal.
12th season for Curb Your Enthusiasm
23/08/2022 … Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm is to return for a 12th season, US broadcaster HBO has announced.
© C4/Fable Hullraisers gets a second series
'It’s important to back funny, working class and regional stories'
23/08/2022 … Lucy Beaumont’s comedy Hullraisers is to return for a second series, Channel 4 has announced.
© Channel 4 Big Boys gets a second series
Jack Rooke's university comedy will return to Channel 4
23/08/2022 … Jack Rooke’s critically acclaimed comedy Big Boys is to return for a second series, Channel 4.
Mon 22 August 2022
Comics up for neurodiverse and disabled awards
New accolades at the Edinburgh Fringe
22/08/2022 … A number of Edinburgh Fringe comedy shows have been longlisted for awards celebrating work by neurodiverse and disabled performers.
Comics back Edinburgh's striking bin men
22/08/2022 … Mark Thomas is heading a benefit gig in support of Edinburgh’s striking refuse workers.
Jayde Adams, Katherine Parkinson and Youssef Kerkour to star in ITV sitcoms
22/08/2022 … Jayde Adams, Katherine Parkinson and Home’s Youssef Kerkour are to star in new ITV comedies, the broadcaster has announced.