© BBC BBC Store closes
Outlet for old shows couldn't compete with Netflix
25/05/2017 … The BBC Store – which sold digital downloads of old programmes – is to close down after just 18 months.
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Thu 25 May 2017
© BBC 
Comedy agent sells up
Debi Allen becomes part of Curtis Brown
25/05/2017 … Comedy agent Debi Allen – whose clients include Stewart Lee, Sue Perkins and Dave Johns – has sold her company to agency giant Curtis Brown.
Doug Anthony All Stars announce London gig
25/05/2017 … The Doug Anthony All Stars have announced a rare London gig.
Wed 24 May 2017
A bursary for her...
London club offers backing to female comics
24/05/2017 … London’s 99 Clubs are awarding two £500 bursaries to help new female comics take their debut shows to the Edinburgh Fringe.
© Andy Hollingworth Radio show for comic Steffen Peddie
New contract with BBC Newcastle
24/05/2017 … Comic Steffen Peddie is to host a new radio show on BBC Newcastle.
Russell Kane's Facebook show claims 750k views
Ratings are in for Kaneing Live discussion show
24/05/2017 … Russell Kane’s Facebook Live programme The Kaneing Live has attracted 750,000 views so far.
Tue 23 May 2017
Donald Trump extends his term
23/05/2017 … Comedy Central has ordered seven more episodes of The President Show.
Comedies shine in the morning and late at night
...according to Netflix research
23/05/2017 … Viewers prefer comedy early in the morning and late at night, streaming service Netflix has reported.