Sky to debut Katherine Ryan and Rob Beckett specials
06/12/2022 … Sky Comedy is branching out into stand-up specials, debuting shows from Katherine Ryan and Rob Beckett later this month.
Tue 06 December 2022
That’s My Jam trailer
Mo Gilligan's new BBC One show
06/12/2022 … The BBC has released a trailer for That’s My Jam, the new music gameshow hosted by Mo Gilligan.
Ed Byrne's joke saved my life
Cancer survivor thanks comic for prompting a GP visit
06/12/2022 … A woman has thanked Ed Byrne for saving her life with a joke.
TV newcomer up for top comedy writing award
Anna Costello's Dead Canny up against Derry Girls and Big Boys
06/12/2022 … A first-time TV writer is up for a prestigious comedy award, alongside Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee and comedian Jack Rooke.
Kevin Hart announces UK dates for 2023
Four arena shows for his Reality Check tour
06/12/2022 … Kevin Hart has announced a short run of UK dates.
Kirstie Alley dead at 71
Star of Cheers and Look Who's Talking had cancer
06/12/2022 … Cheers star Kirstie Alley has died of cancer at 71, her family have said.
Mon 05 December 2022
Ricky Gervais to play Hollywood Bowl
...and NYC's Radio City Music Hall with new Armageddon show
05/12/2022 … Ricky Gervais has announced dates at two iconic US venues: the Hollywood Bowl and Radio City Music Hall in New York.
Eddie Izzard loses bid to become Labour MP
Sheffield party opts for local councillor Abtisam Mohamed instead
05/12/2022 … Eddie Izzard will not be fighting the seat of Sheffield Central for Labour at the next general election.