All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Handful of acts to get a break at city's TV festival
22/05/2024 … Delegates at the Edinburgh TV Festival can save themselves the hassle of seeking out new comedy talent at the Fringe – as a new showcase will serve up…
© C4/Avalon Compilation show after series 17 ends
22/05/2024 … Channel 4 is to air a series of Taskmaster specials in which Greg Davies and Alex Horne go behind the scenes on the show.
21/05/2024 … Frank Skinner has announced an extra 24 dates for his 30 Years of Dirt tour this autumn.
Play along with Greg and Alex from June 13
21/05/2024 … The virtual reality Taskmaster game has been given a release date – June 13.
21/05/2024 … Jack Dee has announced a major UK tour, performing 90 dates of his new show Small World, from September 2024 through to the end of 2025.
Life Lessons From Historical Women out in August
21/05/2024 … Eleanor Morton has written her first book – a self-help tome based on the lives of famous women from the past.
...as Stephen Merchant plans a stand-up tour
20/05/2024 … Stephen Merchant says he has no plans to make any more Outlaws - but is working on a stand-up show instead.
As Babatunde Aléshé named head judge
20/05/2024 … Entries have opened for this year’s BBC New Comedy Awards.
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