Peter Kay's comeback delights fans
'It felt like a tour warm-up show (fingers crossed)'
08/08/2021 … Peter Kay delighted fans with his stage comeback yesterday - and hints that Max & Paddy could return.
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Joke Thieves heading to America?
Ron Funches pilots TV version of live stand-up format
05/08/2021 … The live stand-up format Joke Thieves – in which comics try to perform each others' routines – is being piloted for a possible US TV series.
Janey Godley makes her panto debut
Comic to star in Beauty And The Beast in Aberdeen
05/08/2021 … Janey Godley is to make her panto debut this Christmas.
Yet more PC comedy on the BBC....
Radio 4 renews Alfie Moore's policing show It's A Fair Cop
05/08/2021 … Radio 4 has ordered another six episodes of It’s A Fair Cop from policeman-turned-stand-up Alfie Moore.
Birmingham Comedy Festival is back
05/08/2021 … The Birmingham Comedy Festival has announced its 2021 line-up, including tour dates from Russell Brand, Chris Ramsey and Jenny Eclair.
Cancelled? Not me!
Louis CK announces a major tour four years after sexual misconduct scandal
05/08/2021 … Louis CK has announced his first major stand-up tour since his sexual misconduct scandal.
Wed 04 August 2021
© BBC Robert Webb joins Strictly
Comic one of the first of this year's contestants to be announced
04/08/2021 … Robert Webb is to take part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.
Mel Brooks writes his memoirs
The journey from poolside entertainer to king of comedy
04/08/2021 … Mel Brooks has written a memoir about his 70-year career in comedy.