All-star tribute to Andy Smart
West End charity gig to honour the late comedian
09/05/2024 … Star comedians are to stage a West End gig in memory of Andy Smart.
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The Office spawns a new sitcom
US broadcaster Peacock orders new mockumntary set in a local newspaper
08/05/2024 … A spinoff comedy set in the 'same universe’ as The Office is coming to American TV later this year.
NextUp drops seven new stand-up specials
From Jason Byrne, Amy Matthews, Alistair Barrie and more
08/05/2024 … Comedy streaming service NextUp has today released seven new stand-up specials.
ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award lands a sponsor
Three shows to win £5k prizes at this year's Fringe
08/05/2024 … The alternative ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards is to return with cash prizes, having secured a major sponsorship deal.
© Rumpus Media Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains gets a sixth series
Comedy Central's new order includes festive specials
08/05/2024 … Comedy Central has ordered a sixth series of Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains.
© Channel 4/Zeppotron Cats Does Countdown takes a break
Cash-strapped Channel 4 'pauses production'
08/05/2024 … Channel 4 is pausing production on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, it has been reported.
© BBC Amol Rajan to host Have I Got News For You
Presenter adds yet another show to his tally
08/05/2024 … His ubiquity is a running joke – and now Amol Rajan is to host Have I Got News For You for the first time.
Baby Reindeer still dominates Netflix
Richard Gadd's series No1 for third week running
08/05/2024 … Baby Reindeer has topped the list of most-viewed shows on Netflix for the third week running.