BBC opens up submissions for comedy ideas
Commissioners want character showcases and short films
08/06/2022 … The BBC has opened up submissions for its new short-form development opportunities.
2022 Other news
Wed 08 June 2022
Tue 07 June 2022
© C4 Channel 4 locks downs a second series of Screw
Nina Sosanya and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell head returninng cast
07/06/2022 … Channel 4 has ordered a second series of its prison comedy-drama, Screw.
Sat 04 June 2022
Sarah Silverman joins Maestro movie
Alongside Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan
04/06/2022 … Sarah Silverman has joined the cast of Netflix film Maestro, alongside the previously announced cast including Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan.
Mon 30 May 2022
Finalists and judges announced for LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year
Talent hunt culminates in Clapham Grand gig
30/05/2022 … Finalists have been announced for this year’s LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year.
Fri 27 May 2022
© Two Rivers Frankie Boyle and Reginald D Hunter join Latitude
Festival announces more comedy names
27/05/2022 … Frankie Boyle and Reginald D Hunter are to headline the comedy arena at this year’s Latitude Festival.
Wed 25 May 2022
Marc Maron signs new WTF podcast deal
Acast to host and monetise the show for the next three years
25/05/2022 … Marc Maron has signed a three-year deal to host his hit WTF podcast on the giant Acast platform.
Paul Zerdin to tape a new live show
Comic's theatre fundraiser will be recorded
25/05/2022 … Former America’s Got Talent winner Paul Zerdin is to tape a live show for release as a special.
Thu 19 May 2022
Andy Riley reopens his mentor scheme for comedy writers of colour
19/05/2022 … Comedy writer Andy Riley has launched his annual mentoring scheme for people of colour who are new or newish to his profession.