© NBC Sky acquires Young Rock
Comedy about the wrestler's early life
30/07/2021 … Sky has brought the rights to Young Rock, the American comedy series about wrestler Dwayne Johnson’s early days.
Fri 30 July 2021
© NBC 
Trailer for The Prince
HBO's new animated comedy about the Royal Family
30/07/2021 … Here’s the trailer for The Prince, the new HBO Max animated comedy based on the young members of the Royal Family.
Thu 29 July 2021
Comedian Paul Eastwood dies after balcony fall
'Words can’t even begin to describe the heartache I have'
29/07/2021 … Paul Eastwood, a comedian who had spent 20 years working cruise ships, clubs and and TV warm-ups, has died after falling from a balcony.
Cack-Handed, by Gina Yashere
Review of the comedian's memoir
29/07/2021 … I’m not sure Cack-Handed is the perfect title for Gina Yashere’s memoirs.
Jennifer Saunders, Eddie Izzard and Bill Bailey join fantasy movie Man & Witch
Cast also includes Pauline McLynn and Reginald D. Hunter
29/07/2021 … Jennifer Saunders, Eddie Izzard and Bill Bailey have joined the cast of the forthcoming romantic comedy fantasy film Man & Witch.
Kiri Pritchard-McLean records her first sitcom
With a cast of familiar comedy names
29/07/2021 … Kiri Pritchard-McLean is to star in her own sitcom for BBC Radio Wales.
Comedians take on 'messy eating' challenges
New digital series for Channel 4
29/07/2021 … Comedians are to take part in ‘fun and messy eating challenges’ for a new Channel 4 series.
More names join the 2021 Edinburgh Fringe line-up
Announcements include the PBH Free Fringe programme
29/07/2021 … A host of new comedy shows have been announced for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe - including the PBH Free Fringe programme.