Revealed: What audiences think of disabled comedians
21/12/2019 … Almost two-thirds of people think comedy can change the way disabled people are perceived, according to a new survey.
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Sat 21 December 2019
Fri 20 December 2019
Revealed: 'Shocking' lack of Jewish comics on Mock The Week
Comic calls for more representation to combat prejudice
20/12/2019 … A comedian has called for panel shows such as Mock The Week to book more Jewish comedians to help stem the tide of antisemitism.
RIP Paul Squire
Funeral for comedian whose star burned brightly – but briefly
20/12/2019 … Mourners will gather today to bid farewell to Paul Squire – a comedian who was briefly one of the hottest properties in TV before slipping into relative obscurity.
Sky sets a date for Modern Family's last series
20/12/2019 … Modern Family’s final series will air on Sky One next year, the broadcaster has announced.
Release confirmed for Four Kids And It
Starring Russell Brand and Michael Caine
20/12/2019 … Sky has confirmed a release date for its film version of Four Children And It starring Russell Brand.
© Channel 4 Sharon Horgan to make a US animated comedy
Housebroken revolves around suburban pets
20/12/2019 … Sharon Horgan is making an animated series for America’s Fox network about a group of suburban animals.
© BBC/Monkey Kingdom Miranda: I might bring my sitcom back
It would be such fun to see her married life...
20/12/2019 … Miranda Hart says she might revive her self-titled sitcom to catch up with her character as an older, married woman.
Thu 19 December 2019
Leicester Comedy Festival announces its 2020 finalists
New acts, punsters, and the over-55s
19/12/2019 … Leicester Comedy Festival has announced the finalists in the various competitions to be held at next year’s event.