All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© Pierre Rosa / Pixabay Major report find stagnant wages and an unequal playing field
06/02/2025 … It’s a £1billion-a-year industry – but live comedy is blighted by low wages and is failing to do enough to help those from marginalised groups…
...and the second Liverpudlian!
06/02/2025 … Dean Coughlin has become the second comedian to be named as a Chortle Hotshot for 2025.
© BBC As a raft of guest stars join the cast
06/02/2025 … Filming has begun on a second series of Black Ops, as a string of guest stars are announced for the comedy thriller.
Project revealed as Alan Partridge creator gets out of a driving ban
06/02/2025 … Steve Coogan has announced that he’s reuniting with Rob Brydon for a fifth series of The Trip.
Accounts show how lucrative his new career is
06/02/2025 … Russell Brand’s pivot from comedian to online commentator is proving remarkably lucrative.
05/02/2025 … Laura Smyth is making a new Radio 4 series about motherhood.
Tribute fundraising event announced
05/02/2025 … The Glasgow International Comedy Festival has announced a tribute show for Janey Godley.
© Damian Bennett 18 UK dates for Songs The World Will Never Hear
05/02/2025 … Tim Minchin has announced a UK tour to mark 20 years since he arrived on the British comedy scene.
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