Leicester Mercury Comedian of 2021 finalists announced
Postponed gig set for next month
20/05/2021 … The finalists have been announced in this year’s Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Competition.
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Thu 20 May 2021
© Sophia Spring ITV to adapt Graham Norton's first novel, Holding
20/05/2021 … ITV has commissioned a four-part adaptation of Graham Norton’s bestselling debut novel, Holding, to be directed by Kathy Burke Conleth Hill will take…
BBC 'should ban Alexei Sayle'
MP calls for comic's Desert Island Discs to be axed in antisemitism row
20/05/2021 … An MP has called for the BBC to axe Alexei Sayle’s Desert Island Discs on Sunday, accusing the the comedian of ‘excusing antisemitism’.
© Shutterstock Jeremy Dyson to write magician-spy thrillers
New collaboration with Andy Nyman
20/05/2021 … The League of Gentlemen’s Jeremy Dyson is co-writing two new thrillers blending magic and espionage.
Joel Dommett to host National Television Awards
Another feather in comedian's cap
20/05/2021 … Joel Dommett is to host this year’s National Television Awards, it has been announced.
Wed 19 May 2021
© Timothy M. Moore/CC BY-SA 3.0 Paul Mooney, Richard Pryor's great collaborator, dies at 79
Comedian also worked on In Living Color and Chappelle’s Show
19/05/2021 … Paul Mooney, the writer and actor who helped Richard Pryor create some of his most provocative work, has died at the age of 79.
Comedy agents' production company moves into scripted shows
New executive appointed to Lucky 17
19/05/2021 … Lucky 17, the production company spun out of comedy agency UTC, has appointed a new executive to develop its own scripted shows.
Flo & Joan add songs to drag show Death Drop
Musical sisters punch up West End romp
19/05/2021 … Musical comedy duo Flo & Joan have written five new songs for West End drag show Death Drop.