Comic's fine for hate speech stands
Freedom of speech appeal fails
22/06/2013 … The comedian fined £9,300 for unleashing a torrent of homophobic abuse against a female heckler has lost his bid to have the decision overturned on free speech…
2013 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sat 22 June 2013
BBC unveils Fringe coverage
Including TV broadcast of stand-up gala
22/06/2013 … The BBC has announced its 2013 programming from the Edinburgh Fringe.
New BBC One show for Rob Brydon
22/06/2013 … Rob Brydon is to front a new BBC One entertainment show – but his chat show has been axed.
Fri 21 June 2013
Steve Coogan signs book deal
21/06/2013 … Steve Coogan has signed a book deal to publish his autobiography next year.
Shafted!
21/06/2013 … • Sean Lock has a very good reason for not paying arenas: ‘They’re the places people get tortured in banana republics.
Thu 20 June 2013
Russell Brand cancels Middle East gigs
20/06/2013 … Russell Brand has been forced to cancel tour dates in the Middle East amid concerns for his safety.
Psychic wins £125,000 over comic's article
20/06/2013 … Stage psychic Sally Morgan has received £125,000 in libel damages over an article in which comedian Paul Zenon claimed that she tricked her audience.
ITV orders B&B comedy
20/06/2013 … ITV has commissioned a new comedy series set in a Margate B&B.