BBC seeks applicants for 2021 Felix Dexter Bursary
From aspiring writers from BAME backgrouds
02/03/2021 … The BBC is seeking applicants for its annual Felix Dexter Bursary for black, Asian and minority ethnic writers.
2021 Other news
Tue 02 March 2021
Mon 01 March 2021
Audible launches International Women’s Day podcast
Guests include London Hughes, Sara Pascoe and Susan Calman
01/03/2021 … Comedians including London Hughes, Sara Pascoe and Susan Calman are taking part in a new podcast to mark International Women’s Day Women Unlocked,…
© BBC New date for Jeremy Hardy tribute gig
Close to the third anniversary of his death
01/03/2021 … A tribute gig to commemorate Jeremy Hardy has been given a new date.
When will Taskmaster series 11 start?
Channel 4 announces return date
01/03/2021 … Taskmaster will return to Channel 4 on March 18, the broadcaster has announced.
Pozzitive action
Comedy script winners announced
01/03/2021 … Independent production company Pozzitive has announced the winners of its comedy script competition.
Fri 26 February 2021
Leicester Comedy Festival announces its 2021 award nominees
26/02/2021 … The Leicester Comedy Festival has announced the shortlist for its annual awards.
Thu 25 February 2021
Tommy Tiernan's talk show extended
Extra episodes for his improvised RTE One hit
25/02/2021 … Tommy Tiernan’s Irish chat show has been extended by six weeks.
London Hughes discusses black women in comedy
Free session from Variety magazine
25/02/2021 … London Hughes is today taking part in a free discussion on black women in comedy, hosted by Hollywood trade paper Variety.