All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Comics to star in mockumentary about competitive vegetable growers
19/08/2021 … Comics including Aisling Bea, Mark Silcox and King Gary star Laura Checkley are to appear in a new mockumentary film set in the world of competitive vegetable growers.
New documentary premiers on 20th anniversary of terror attacks
19/08/2021 … A new documentary film will explore how comedy helped America cope with the September 11 terrorist attacks.
BBC comedy talent development scheme
19/08/2021 … Comedy and drama writer Tiwa Lade is this year’s recipient of the Felix Dexter bursary.
Playing father of the NHS Nye Bevan
19/08/2021 … Rhod Gilbert has landed his first major acting role, playing Nye Bevan, the Welsh socialist minister who masterminded the NHS.
Broadcaster rips up schedules to air his shows
18/08/2021 … Channel 4 has ripped up its schedules tomorrow to pay tribute to Sean Lock.
Tributes flood in to a 'true original in comedy and in life'
18/08/2021 … Sean Lock has died from cancer at the age of 58, His agent Off The Kerb confirmed: ‘It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean…
© BBC ...and producers are looking for panelists
17/08/2021 … The BBC has ordered a fourth series of The Ranganation.
© ITV Courtesy of the Edinburgh TV festival
17/08/2021 … Sir Billy Connolly will appear at the Edinburgh Television Festival to receive its lifetime achievement award for his immeasurable contribution to the industry.
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