© Pierre Rosa / Pixabay 2Northdown new act of 2022 finalists announced
23/11/2021 … The finalists have been announced in the new act competition run by London venue 2Northdown.
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Louis CK nominated for a Grammy
But Bo Burnham was blocked from the comedy category
23/11/2021 … Louis CK has been nominated for a Grammy award, four years after sexual misconduct allegations were thought to have torpedoed his career.
Mel Giedroyc joins Strictly
Comic named for Christmas special
23/11/2021 … Mel Giedroyc is to take part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special, it has been announced.
Call My Agent! named best international comedy
23/11/2021 … Call My Agent! was named best comedy at the International Emmys last night.
![Comedians join Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] | Fundraiser for London's Park Theatre](/images/photos/small/whodunnit-unrehearsed.jpg "Comedians join Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] | Fundraiser for London's Park Theatre")
Comedians join Whodunnit [Unrehearsed]
Fundraiser for London's Park Theatre
23/11/2021 … Comedians are to try to solve the case of a stolen diamond in a new stage play – without the benefit of a script.
© BBC Diane Morgan's Mandy returns for Christmas
Special episode extended... by one minute
23/11/2021 … Diane Morgan is making a Christmas episode of her BBC Two sitcom Mandy.
© BBC Sarah Millican and Gary Delaney take on The Wall
What comedians are taking part in BBC Christmas specials?
23/11/2021 … Married comedians Sarah Millican and Gary Delaney are to take on The Wall in a special Christmas episode of BBC One quiz show The Wall.
© BBC First look at Bill Bailey in Worzel Gummidge
Comedian plays fairground owner Mr Peregrine
23/11/2021 … Here is the first picture of Bill Bailey as he will appear in Worzel Gummidge this Christmas.