All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Comic makes excuses for racism as venue staff are threatened for axing his gigs
14/07/2021 … Andrew Lawrence has defended the offensive comments that cost him his tour as ‘cheeky jokes’ – while offering an excuse for racism in society.
Among seven nominees for Ted Lasso
13/07/2021 … Brett Goldstein and Nick Mohammed have been nominated for an Emmy award.
13/07/2021 … Sacha Baron Cohen is suing a US cannabis company for using his Borat character in its advertising.
2m rule cut to 1m for indoor venues
13/07/2021 … Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that Scotland’s Covid restrictions will be eased on Monday, as planned.
© CBS 13/07/2021 … James Corden is to star in a new Amazon relationship comedy-drama from Jerusalem playwright Jez Butterworth.
© Avalon/UKTV Sitcom launches on ITV2 next month
13/07/2021 … Comedians Lolly Adefope, Michael Spicer and Joel Dommett are to guest star on Iain Stirling’s new sitcom Buffering, it has been announced.
© HBO Comedian's show X wasn't X-rated, censors ruled
13/07/2021 … Rules on bad language in stand-up specials have been loosened – and it’s all thanks to Daniel Sloss.
Comedians to play Fringe dates in a converted car park
13/07/2021 … Jason Byrne, Fred MacAulay and Maisie Adam have announced Edinburgh Fringe dates – in a converted car park.
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