Australia's ABC has a new head of comedy
Todd Abbott has a track record in production
03/09/2020 … Australian state broadcaster ABC has appointed producer Todd Abbott as its new head of comedy.
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Thu 03 September 2020
© BBC Bill Bailey confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing
'‘I’m not Lord of the Dance, I’m more Caretaker of the Dance'
03/09/2020 … Bill Bailey has officially been confirmed for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Wed 02 September 2020
Jenny Eclair announces 60 dates to mark her 60 years
New tour... coronavirus permitting
02/09/2020 … Jenny Eclair is to embark on a 60-date tour to mark her 60th birthday.
Tributes paid after comedian Ian Royce dies at 51
Comic was best known as Britain's Got Talent's warm-up man
02/09/2020 … Tributes have been paid to comedian Ian Royce, best known for his warm-up work on Britain's Got Talent, after he died at the age of 51.
Suzi Ruffell plays the O2 (roof)
02/09/2020 … For comedians, a gig the O2 is the pinnacle of their career – now Suzi Ruffell is to become the first stand-up to perform ON TOP of the London landmark.
HBO drops James Veitch's special following assault allegations
Comic denies claims collated by The Hollywood Reporter
02/09/2020 … HBO Max has dropped James Veitch’s stand-up special amid claims of rape and sexual assault.
Tue 01 September 2020
John Bishop invests in new podcast network
And comic will make a show for the platform when it launches
01/09/2020 … John Bishop has invested in a new podcast network to be run by a team of former BBC employees.
London Podcast Festival announces first events
Socially distanced gigs broadcast online
01/09/2020 … The London Podcast Festival has announced the first events in this year’s programme.