Comedian's husband drops defamation case over her jokes
Louise Reay reaches out-of-court settlement
The estranged husband of stand-up Louis Reay has dropped the legal case against her…
Bringing you sunshine at Christmas
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'World's funniest person' sues for his prize
A stand-up who won a competition to be named ‘funniest…
The London college that demanded a comedian sign a…
Comics' passion projects finally come to life
Comedians including Rainn Wilson, Tig Notaro, 'Weird…
Mark Watson to perform another marathon show
Mark Watson is to embark on another of his marathon shows, the first in four years. The…
More names join the Chortle Comedy Book Festival
Jessie Cave, Sofie Hagen and bestselling satirical author of the Rotters’ Club,…
Just For Laughs founder charged with rape and assault
The founder of Montreal’s Just for Laughs Comedy Festival has been charged…
Kiri Pritchard-McLean becomes Newsjack host
Kiri Pritchard-McLean is to take over as host of Radio 4 Extra’s Newsjack. She…
Peter Kay's worth put at £32million
Peter Kay is sitting on a £32million fortune, it has been revealed today. The…
Scott Bennett triumphs at Midlands Comedy Awards
Scott Bennett has been named best act at the annual Midlands Comedy Awards, with…
Features
A 'safe space' contract for comedians is a bit silly... but the backlash is just as ludicrous
The ‘safe space’ conditions that comedian Konstantin Kisin was asked…
Who played Scrooge in A Muppet Christmas Carol?
Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly trivia quiz - compiled, as always by broadcaster…
How the BBC turned down Catastrophe
It is one of the most acclaimed sitcoms of modern times, but the BBC turned down…
'Of all The Office rip-offs, People Just Do Nothing is one of the best'
Stephen Merchant and Asim Chaudhry are to appear in the one-off comedy Click And…
Haunted by my failure (and my dad's ghost)
Ahead of his run at the Soho Theatre in London next week, John-Luke Roberts recalls…
What is the name of the panda in Kung Fu Panda?
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Reviews
Bill Bailey: Larks In Transit in the West End
Bill Bailey must surely warrant national treasure status…
Laughing Horse New Act Of The Year 2018
It’s been a few years since the Laughing Horse…
Live comedy picks
Gig of the day
Kevin Bridges - The Brand New Tour
Aberdeen Exhibition Centre
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Bill Bailey - Larks In Transit
Wyndhams Theatre
Saturday 22nd Dec from 15:00Book now
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The Catherine Tate Show Live
Wyndhams Theatre
Thursday 10th Jan from 19:30Book now
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Glenn Wool: Wool's Gold II (The Iron Pirate)
Hull Fruit Space
Thursday 14th Mar from 20:00 - 21:30Book now
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Kieran Hodgson: '75
Lancaster Nuffield Theatre
Friday 8th Mar from 20:00
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Mark Watson: The Infinite Show
Kendal Brewery Arts Centre
Thursday 16th May from 20:00Book now
Other news
Marvelous Mrs Maisel notches up four Screen Actors Guild nominations
The nominees have been announced for the 25th annual…
BBC celebrates 40 years of its radio comedy writers' bursary
The BBC has announced that Kat Sadler and Catherine…
Forty ten-inch statues of Victoria Wood are being sold off, in a bid to fund a full-size…
Festivals offer bursaries and mentorship
Greater Manchester Fringe is offering a mentorship for a comedian preparing their…
Michael Palin to publish his North Korea journal
Michael Palin’s journal of his trip to North Korea is to be published next…
Sharon Horgan developing a ‘morally complex drama’
Sharon Horgan is developing wha’s described as a ‘morally complex…
Steve Coogan misses out on a BIFA gong
Steve Coogan has missed out on a best actor award for his portrayal of Stan…
Entries open for 2019 Amused Moose Awards
Entries have opened for next year’s Amused Moose National New Comic Award. The…
Punching Up
Saturday Night Live mimics Hannah Gadsby
It's the biggest acknowledgement yet that Hannah Gadsby has arrived in American showbusiness – she's been impersonated on Saturday Night Live,Aidy Bryant mimicked…
What's the opposite of a mermaid?
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'It was annoying to read that I'd died...'
Bill Bailey has been recalling the surreal moment when…
Rob Delaney: I once killed a squirrel with a shoe
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Videos
Matt Damon plays David Cameron opposite Kate McKinnon's Theresa May in a Saturday Night Live sketch last night.
The skit had the Prime Minister trying to have some festive cheer despite her Brexit problems, by holding a talk show, Happy Christmas, Britain.
During the scene she opens presents from her public, and meets the one person more reviled in Britain that she is, Lord Voldemort (Mikey Day).
Happy Christmas, Britain
From Saturdy Night Live
Saturday Night Live sketch
New song from Vikki Stone
Micky P Kerr's musical tribute to the Leeds Utd manager