All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© The JPS/CC BY-SA 3.0 Love and concern as venues say they are on the brink of collapse
23/08/2020 … Comedians and comedy fans have rallied to the support of The Stand comedy club after it said it was on the verge of collapse.
The best of the week's comedy on TV and radio
23/08/2020 … The best of the week's comedy on TV and radio.
The week's best live comedy, finding venues where it can!
23/08/2020 … The week’s best live comedy Sunday August 23 LONDON: After a ‘soft opening’ last weekend, the Clapham Grand again hosts a ‘save live…
Black comedy show accused of racism
22/08/2020 … Jamaica’s Foreign Minister is to lodge a formal complaint with the BBC over a sketch on black comedy showcase Famalam that has been branded racist.
22/08/2020 … Here's Chortle's daily round-up of new comedy to watch at home during lockdown.
© The JPS/CC BY-SA 3.0 Venues make urgent plea for arts funding
22/08/2020 … The Stand comedy clubs have warned that they are on the brink of closure unless they get an arts funding bailout.
Sky renews comedy for a second series
21/08/2020 … Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc's comedy Hitmen is to return for a second series.
Comedian Nathan Cassidy announces a gig as restrictions ease
21/08/2020 … At least one comedy event is to take place in Edinburgh this August.
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