Iliza Shlesinger announces UK dates
03/11/2017 … American comic Iliza Shlesinger is to play three UK dates next year.
2017 Other news
Fri 03 November 2017
Thu 02 November 2017
Brendon O'Caroll sells off his cup final seats
02/11/2017 … Mrs Brown’s Boys star Brendan O’Carroll is selling off his VIP box for this weekend’s Irish FA Cup final.
© Michael Prince BBC backs Peep Show duo
Commercial arm invests in writers' new company
02/11/2017 … The BBC’s commercial arm BBC Worldwide has bought a 20 per cent stake in a new production company formed by Peep Show writers Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong.
Comedy channel NextUp links with Amazon
Now a bolt-on for Prime subscribers
02/11/2017 … Stand-up on-demand service NextUp has signed a deal to make its comedy specials available via Amazon.
Bob Mortimer wins Taskmaster series 5
Now returns for a Champion of Champions challenge
02/11/2017 … Bob Mortimer is to take part in the Taskmaster ‘Champion of Champions’ special after triumphing in the fifth series last night.
Wed 01 November 2017
© ITV Anna Maxwell Martin joins Good Omens
More casting news for Gaiman/Pratchett comedy
01/11/2017 … More casting has been announced for Good Omens, the TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s comedy fantasy.
Tue 31 October 2017
© David Shankbone/CC BY-SA 3.0 YouTube boost for female comics
New global scheme offers mentors and facilities
31/10/2017 … YouTube has launched a global programme to mentor and promote female comedy talent.
Sun 29 October 2017
Comics launch website to help the homeless
Sean Lock, Bill Bailey and Lee Mack get behind Nextmeal.co.uk
29/10/2017 … Sean Lock, Bill Bailey and Lee Mack are helping to launch a new website designed to help homeless people in London find out where their nearest hot meal is.