BBC Studios finds a new comedy boss
22/07/2019 … BBC Studios has appointed Josh Cole as its new head of comedy.
2019 Other news
Mon 22 July 2019
Thu 18 July 2019
Aberdeen comedy festival announces its 2019 line-up
18/07/2019 … The Aberdeen International Comedy Festival has announced its full programme.
Wed 17 July 2019
E4 signs 'first look' deal with Wall Of Comedy
Developing shows from the creators of Mandem On The Wall
17/07/2019 … E4 has agreed a first-look development deal with the producers of hit YouTube channel, Wall of Comedy.
© Channel 4 Joe Lycett turns political interviewer?
Comic in conversation with his MP pal at Edinburgh TV festival
17/07/2019 … Joe Lycett is to interview his friend, the Labour MP Jess Phillips, at this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival, it was announced today.
Mon 15 July 2019
Jen Kirkman announces UK dates
15/07/2019 … American comedian Jen Kirkman has announced a return to UK .
© Hungry McBear / BBC Michael McIntyre’s Big Show moves home
Next series to come from the London Palladium
15/07/2019 … Michael McIntyre’s Big Show is to return BBC One for a fifth series later this year from a new home.
Fri 12 July 2019
© HBO Line-up announced for Robin Williams benefit
Fringe fundraiser to remember late US comic
12/07/2019 … Nish Kumar has been announced as hosting his second Edinburgh Fringe benefit in as many days.
Benjamin gets a DVD release
12/07/2019 … Simon Amstell’s feature film Benjamin is to be released on DVD on August 12, distributors Verve Pictures have announced.