Dave Chappelle contracts Covid
Comic cancels a run of £250-a-head-gigs
22/01/2021 … Dave Chappelle has cancelled a string of £250-a-head gigs after testing positive for Covid-19.
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Fri 22 January 2021
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© Channel 4 C4 says no to more Year Of The Rabbit
Broadcaster blames Covid for series 2 U-turn
21/01/2021 … Channel 4 has reversed its decision to order a second series of Matt Berry’s Victorian detective comedy Year Of The Rabbit.
Stand-ups in mockumentary to aid comedy club
James Acaster, Maria Bamford, Adam Buxton and more in Save The Bill Muraay
21/01/2021 … One of London’s best-loved comedy clubs has made a mockmentary sitcom to raise funds during lockdown James Acaster, Maria Bamford, Adam Buxton, Nina…
Jason Manford to host daytime TV quiz
Unbeatable coming to BBC One this year
21/01/2021 … Jason Manford is to host a new BBC One daytime quiz called Unbeatable.
Wed 20 January 2021
Travel by Carr
Alan launches an escapist podcast
20/01/2021 … Alan Carr has become the latest comedian to turn to podcasting during lockdown.
New BBC Sounds series for Jacob Hawley
20/01/2021 … Jacob Hawley is to return to BBC Sounds with a new documentary series.
© Dave Hogan/C4 Wanted: Friday Night Dinner fans
To take part in Channel 4 documentary
20/01/2021 … The makers of the forthcoming documentary about Friday Night Dinner are seeking fans to take part.
Tom Allen joins virtual Leicester Comedy Festival
As other events move later in the year
20/01/2021 … Tom Allen has been added to the line-up of this year’s Leicester Comedy Festival.