All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© BBC Comic speaks out about vile trolls
01/03/2023 … Rosie Jones has spoken out about the staggering levels of vile abuse she receives when she appears on TV, describing it as ‘exhausting’.
© Ellie Kurttz One Woman Show nominated in West End's top accolades
28/02/2023 … Liz Kingsman has been nominated for an Olivier Award for her One Woman Show.
Julian Clary, Dermot O’Leary, Sally Philips and Nina Wadia join West End run
28/02/2023 … Julian Clary, Dermot O’Leary, Sally Philips and Nina Wadia are to appear in the West End adaptation of Radio 4’s Dickensian comedy Bleak Expectations.
28/02/2023 … Want to follow in the footsteps of Jim Davidson? Ustreme, the streaming service set up by the comic has launched a talent hunt, with those selected given training…
Comedy stars to develop more shows
28/02/2023 … Nick Mohammed and Diane Morgan are set to make more comedies with the BBC after striking a deal with the Corporation’s commercial wing.
© Mr Whisper/Channel 4 27/02/2023 … Channel 4 gamer comedy Dead Pixels is to be remade in India.
27/02/2023 … New comedian Jin Hao Li has been signed up by Comedy Store Management.
British version of American hit Password
26/02/2023 … Alan Carr and Daisy May Cooper are being lined up to front a new gameshow for ITV.
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