Third series for After Life
As Ricky Gervais signs a major new Netflix deal
06/05/2020 … Ricky Gervais is to make a third series of After Life after signing a new deal with Netflix.
Wed 06 May 2020
Second series for Gina Yashere's US sitcom
CBS renews Bob Hearts Abishola
06/05/2020 … American broadcaster CBS has ordered a second series of Gina Yashere’s comedy Bob Hearts Abishola.
© Hungry McBear / BBC BBC repackages Michael McIntyre’s best bits
New compilation shows on the way
06/05/2020 … The BBC is to repackage some old footage from Michael McIntyre’s Big Show as the lockdown starts to take its toll on new programming.
Shrewsbury comedy festival cancelled
Just the latest lockdown casualty
06/05/2020 … The Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival, which was due to take place in mid-July, is the latest live event to become a casualty of the coronavirus lockdown.
BBC buys US rap comedy Dave
06/05/2020 … BBC Two has brought the rights to US comedy Dave, starring rapper Lil Dicky.
Eddie Izzard to headline an international online gig
Fundraiser for Médecins Sans Frontières
06/05/2020 … Eddie Izzard is to lead a major online gig celebrating comedians from around the world.
Billy Connolly: From Big Yinning to End
BBC Scotland launches a major season dedicated to the comedy pioneer
06/05/2020 … BBC Scotland has announced a major celebration of Billy Connolly, based around the latest documentary series about the 77-year-old comedian.
Robbie Williams and The Horne Section perform Angels
06/05/2020 … Robbie Williams has collaborated with Alex Horne and The Horne Section to record a new version of Angels.