Tiffany Haddish wins a Grammy
Only the fourth solo female comedian to do in 60 years
14/03/2021 … Tiffany Haddish has won the Grammy for best comedy album for the audio recording of her stand-up special Black Mitzvah.
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Sun 14 March 2021
Did Charlie Chaplin steal his tramp persona?
The forgotten Scottish comedian with a remarkably similar look
14/03/2021 … He was a box-office hit hailed as one of ‘the greatest comedians of the day’ – but history has largely forgotten silent movie star Billie…
© Andy Devonshire/C4 The Taskmaster™ returns
The week's best comedy on TV and radio
14/03/2021 … The week’s best comedy on TV and radio.
Podcasts get mashed for Comic Relief
Comedians combine in fundraising efforts
14/03/2021 … A number of leading comedy podcasts have united for mashup episodes in aid of Comic Relief.
Sat 13 March 2021
Remembering Tommy Cooper
The week's best comedy on demand
13/03/2021 … The week's best comedy on demand.
Fri 12 March 2021
© BBC/Staged Films Ltd Staged scoops best comedy award
12/03/2021 … David Tennant and Michael Sheen’s lockdown series Staged has been named best comedy at the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards.
© BBC/Endemol Shine Mash Report axed
Nish Kumar fronted satirical show 'wont be returning' to BBC Two
12/03/2021 … The BBC won’t be making any more episode of The Mash Report.
Thu 11 March 2021
Henley Festival confirms 2021 event
11/03/2021 … The Henley Festival has confirmed it plans to go ahead this year, announcing a full line-up of comedians.