Ricky Tomlinson returns to the stage
In musical comedy Irish Annie’s
02/02/2022 … Ricky Tomlinson is to return to the stage in a new musical comedy that celebrates Irish culture.
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Wed 02 February 2022
Stewart Lee joins the Spotify exodus
Comic withdraws his material in protest at Joe Rogan's Covid disinformation
02/02/2022 … Stewart Lee has followed Neil Young and Joni Mitchell in withdrawing his work from Spotify in protest at the Covid disinformation being spread on the platform.
Comedy Central orders Nigel Ng sketch show
Digital series co-stars Evelyn Mok
02/02/2022 … Comedy Central has commissioned a new short-form sketch show, East Mode with Nigel Ng, for its digital channels.
Big Hollywood deal for Brett Goldstein
Comic and Ted Lasso star signs with Warner Bros
02/02/2022 … Brett Goldstein has signed a major deal with studio giant Warner Bros.
© Garcheva/CC BY-SA 4.0 Holy moly! Upset over comedians performing in cathedral
02/02/2022 … Newcastle Cathedral is to host comedy nights – to the dismay of traditionalists.
© ITV Celebrity Juice gets a 26th series
...and Shopping With Keith Lemon returns too
02/02/2022 … ITV has renewed its commitment to Keith Lemon – ordering a 26th run of Celebrity Juice and a third series of his shopping show.
© ITV2/Monkey Third series for Emily Atack Show
Stand-up and sketch programme will return to ITV2 this year
02/02/2022 … The Emily Atack Show is to return for a third series, it has been announced.
© Comic Relief Have they got ewes for you!
Tim Vine and Kiri Pritchard McLean in Comic Relief shepherding challenge
02/02/2022 … Tim Vine and Kiri Pritchard-McLean are to showcase their skills with a sheepdog for Comic Relief.