All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Channel 4's successor to the British Comedy Awards
11/10/2021 … The longlists have been announced for the National Comedy Awards, Channel 4’s new accolades to honour comedians and programmes across the industry.
Woman calls out venue for discriminating against disabled people
11/10/2021 … A woman has revealed how she denied entry to a comedy club – because she uses a walking stick.
An alternative guide to Irish history
11/10/2021 … Northern Irish comedian Shane Todd is to launch a new podcast offering an alternative guide to Irish history.
© Pilot Boy Production 11/10/2021 … Tickets have gone on sale for the first European screening of Dave Chappelle’s lockdown documentary – at an eye-watering £56.
Two-year contract to develop new shows
11/10/2021 … Jack Whitehall has signed an exclusive two-year deal with production company Banijay UK to develop unscripted projects.
Comedian says he thought he would be 'better off dead' – even at the peak of his career
11/10/2021 … Rob Beckett has opened up about the mental struggles behind his ‘cheeky chappy’ comedy persona.
© Matt Holyoak 11/10/2021 … Here is the moment Jimmy Carr lost his patience with heckler at his stand-up show.
© UKTV The best of the week's comedy on TV and radio
10/10/2021 … Here’s our pick of the week’s best comedy programmes on TV, radio and on-demand this week: Sunday October 10 SORRY I DIDN’T KNOW: Guests…
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