Jethro dies at 73
Covid claims Cornish comedy star
15/12/2021 … West County comedian Jethro has died at the age of 73 after contracting Covid.
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Wed 15 December 2021
Harry Hill announces his first tour in nine years
Pedigree Fun hits the road next autumn
15/12/2021 … Harry Hill is to go on the road for the first time in nine years.
Tue 14 December 2021
After Life season 3 gets a release date
As some familiar comedy names join the cast
14/12/2021 … Series three of Ricky Gervais comedy After Life will land on January 14, Netflix has announced.
Terry Gilliam: I was cancelled for recommending Dave Chappelle
Ex-Python claims Old Vic dropped him over support for controversial comic
14/12/2021 … Terry Gilliam claims he was ‘cancelled’ by London’s Old Vic Theatre - just for recommending Dave Chappelle’s controversial Netflix special.
© ITV/Britains Got Talent Britain's Got Talent's David J Watson dies at 62
Comedy entertainer auditioned for the show 12 times
14/12/2021 … Serial Britain's Got Talent contestant David J.
© Karla Gowlett Rachel Parris writes her first book
Based on life tips she solicited from her audiences
14/12/2021 … Rachel Parris has written her first book – a collection of life tips based on advice she has solicited from her comedy audiences.
© Steve Ullathorne Sam Nicoresti takes Leicester Square new act crown
...and a trophy shaped like a pigeon!
14/12/2021 … Sam Nicoresti was last night named Leicester Square Theatre's New Comedian of the Year.
Steve N Allen joins Union Jack Radio
Comic hosts drivetime show next week
14/12/2021 … Mash Report comedian Steve N Allen is joining Union Jack Radio for a week.