Susan Calman joins The Hit List
Celebrity edition of BBC music quiz
18/11/2019 … Susan Calman is to take part in a celebrity edition of BBC One’s music quiz The Hit List coming soon to BBC One.
2019 Other news
Mon 18 November 2019
2Northdown owner launches comedy production company
18/11/2019 … The company behind London comedy venue 2Northdown are launching a production arm to make digital content.
Fri 15 November 2019
BBC’s Felix Dexter bursary opens for a third year
15/11/2019 … BBC Comedy’s Felix Dexter Bursary scheme is returning for a third year, to give a leg-up to a black, Asian or other minority ethnic writer.
Three Bifa wins for The Personal History of David Copperfield
Armando Iannucci’s production team scoop gongs
15/11/2019 … The Personal History of David Copperfield – Armando Iannucci’s retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic novel – has scooped three accolades…
Thu 14 November 2019
Top cast join Max & Ivan podcast
Scripted comedy thriller launches this month
14/11/2019 … Comedy duo Max and Ivan are to release a 'geopolitical comedy thriller’ podcast featuring a range of familiar comedy names.
Wed 13 November 2019
Iliza Shlesinger announces London gig
US comic also releases her fifth Netflix special next week
13/11/2019 … American stand-up Iliza Shlesinger is to return to London for a one-off gig.
It's Fleabag vs After Life
13/11/2019 … Ricky Gervais is going head-to-head with Phoebe Waller-Bridge in an international TV award.
Tue 12 November 2019
Leicester fest's competitions open
Seeking punsters, newbies and the over-55s
12/11/2019 … The Leicester Comedy Festival has opened applications for its raft of annual showcases.