All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
US comic's confession after he's found passed out in the street
11/12/2025 … American comedian Andy Dick has admitted smoking crack after being found collapsed and unresponsive on Hollywood Boulevard this week.
10/12/2025 … Paul Whitehouse has put together a West End charity gig, featuring many of his Fast Show co-stars.
© Beth Moar Scottish comics invited to apply now
10/12/2025 … A comedy producer is offering to fund one Scottish comedian’s debut at the Edinburgh Fringe for next year.
'It means a great deal to know there's still support in our industry'
10/12/2025 … A major West End theatre is to host a showcase for Jewish comedians following a series of high-profile cancellations on the circuit.
© Steve Ullathorne Applications now open to Welsh talent
10/12/2025 … Applications are now open for the Comedy Lab Cymru, a development programme for Welsh and Wales-based comedy talent.
© Channel 4 Plus dates for David Elms and others.
10/12/2025 … Sam Campbell has announced his biggest tour yet, with 29 dates across the UK.
Author had an aggressive type of brain cancer
10/12/2025 … Romcom queen Sophie Kinsella has died at the age of 55.
© Matt Crockett Norwegian format could be heading to BBC One
10/12/2025 … Alan Carr has recorded a pilot gameshow for BBC One called Nation’s Dumbest.
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