New venture for Joe Lycett’s TV producers
mily Hudd and Iain Wimbush set up Bango Studios
21/03/2025 … The producers behind Joe Lycett’s TV projects have launched a new production company.
Fri 21 March 2025
Sky confirms Poker Face return
Natasha Lyonne comedy-drama back in May
21/03/2025 … Sky has announced that the acclaimed US comedy-drama Poker Face returns to air on May 9.
Thu 20 March 2025
© Nina Prommer/ZUMA Press Wire Marty Callner, pioneer of the comedy special, dies at 78
He directed the very first HBO stand-up show
20/03/2025 … Marty Callner, who directed numerous American comedy specials, has died at 78.
Tue 18 March 2025
Remembering Robbie
Irish comics stage tribute gig for Robbie Bonham
18/03/2025 … The Irish comedy community is coming together for a tribute gig to honour Robbie Bonham, who died at the age of 54 earlier this year.
Joe Gatto announces UK dates
18/03/2025 … Joe Gatto, one of the comedians behind the Impractical Jokers TV series, is bringing his new stand-up tour, Let’s Get Into It to the UK.
Mon 17 March 2025
Welsh comics picked for TV mentoring scheme
Six projects to be pitched to C4 and S4C commissioners
17/03/2025 … Six Welsh comedians have been picked for a scheme to help develop projects with Channel 4 and S4C.
Fri 14 March 2025
Second issue for comedy magazine Chaff
14/03/2025 … Alternative comedy magazine Chaff has published its second edition.
Thu 13 March 2025
© BBC/Scott Kershaw Kevin Bishop: I'm an alcoholic
Comic also reveals his marriage broke down
13/03/2025 … Comedian Kevin Bishop has revealed his struggles with alcoholism, and told how he has split from his wife of 19 years.