All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© C4 Writer and director scoops emerging talent accolade
18/11/2021 … We Are Lady Parts creator Nida Manzoor is to receive the emerging talent accolade at the prestigious international Rose d’Or TV awards.
18/11/2021 … Comedians and others who work in live comedy are being asked to take part in a survey on sexual harassment in the industry.
© Ricardo Liberato/CC BY-SA 2.0 'Cancelled' comedian's shows make a return after 20 years
18/11/2021 … The Benny Hill Show is returning to TV tonight after an absence of almost 20 years.
'Comedians really need to try out new stuff'
18/11/2021 … Leicester Comedy Festival has announced its 2022 programme with more than 800 performances of 560-plus shows in 64 venues.
© BBC New spoof The Love Box In Your Living Room
18/11/2021 … Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse are to make a mockumentary based on 100 years of BBC output.
© BBC/Hat Trick Loyiso Gola, Scott Bennett and Helen Bauer
17/11/2021 … Tonight on Live at The Apollo, Loyiso Gola introduces comedians Scott Bennett and Helen Bauer.
17/11/2021 … Sunderland’s new dedicated comedy venue, the Dun Cow, opens next week The 60-seater has been constructed on the first floor the ornate Dun Cow, an…
Comedy writers 'in conversation' gigs
17/11/2021 … Comedy writers Ian La Frenais and Dick Clement have announced two ‘in conversation with…’ shows for next year.
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