All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
'Don't show our film without permission - or we'll sue'
10/05/2021 … The creators of This Is Spinal Tap have fired a warning shot against anyone planning to stage a drive-in or outdoor screening of the classic comedy.
Boris Johnson confirms relaxation of rules
10/05/2021 … Boris Johnson has confirmed that lockdown will be eased from next Monday – allowing live comedy to recommence.
Commissioning opens for Blaps and digital shorts
10/05/2021 … Channel 4 has put out a call for new comedy ideas – with special emphasis on those that represent disabled people.
Playing a preacher at a wedding
10/05/2021 … Penn Jillette has joined the cast of the forthcoming movie based on the video game franchise Borderlands.
Body Of Work expected in the UK early next year
10/05/2021 … Hannah Gadsby has announced a new stand-up show, which will be coming to the UK early next year.
© ITV Ofcom says it won't be taking any action
10/05/2021 … Broadcast watchdog Ofcom says it won’t be investigating complaints that an episode of Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow featured only black contestants.
Sky Comedy aired f-bomb at 5.30pm by mistake
10/05/2021 … Sky has landed itself in hot water after broadcasting the f-bomb in an episode of Veep that went out at 5.
What is Your Problem? from 'comedy’s little ray of sleet'
10/05/2021 … With his famously grouchy demeanour Jack Dee might not fit the usual image of a sympathetic therapist.
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