All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Jimmy Akingbola to host four episodes of Sorry I Didn’t Know
27/08/2020 … ITV has ordered a panel show designed to showcase the ‘gaping lack of knowledge’ most of Britain has when it comes to black history.
Hour-long documentary commissioned
27/08/2020 … ITV has ordered an hour-long documentary about black comedians past and present.
© BBC Major online benefit gig next month
27/08/2020 … Some of the biggest names in British comedy – including Stephen Fry, Matt Lucas, Stephen Merchant and Sir Michael Palin – to take part in…
Events impossible with Manchester in local lockdown
27/08/2020 … This year’s Women in Comedy festival has officially been cancelled.
All That Glitters seeks Britain's top designers
26/08/2020 … Katherine Ryan is to host a new BBC Two search for the UK’s next up-and-coming jewellery star, All That Glitters.
With one more virtual gig this week
26/08/2020 … A series of online gigs has raised almost £200,000 for those hit by the cancellation of the Edinburgh Fringe.
© BBC BBC One orders new sitcom based on German comedy
26/08/2020 … Greg Davies is to star in a BBC One series about a crime scene cleaner.
Aisling Bea and Mae Martin shortlisted as breakthrough talent
26/08/2020 … Comics Aisling Bea and Mae Martin have been nominated for the breakthrough award at the Edinburgh TV festival.
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