Punches thrown at comedian's gig... again
Another Alex Williamson show turns nasty
25/03/2021 … For most comedians, a gig turning ugly is a rare, unfortunate occurrence.
Thu 25 March 2021
Yon Watches Chernobyl: The Musical
From Australian comedy band Tripod
25/03/2021 … American comedy trio Tripod have created a mini-musical based on Chernobyl.
Wed 24 March 2021
Daily Briefing: The one-year annivesary
As interpreted by Larry and Paul
24/03/2021 … Comedy duo Larry and Paul have offered their regular take on the government’s daily Covid briefing to mark the one-year anniversary if lockdown.
Ready for take-off?
Newer writers get mentoring via The Female Pilot Club
24/03/2021 … Five comedy writers, including stand-up Athena Kugblenu, are to receive mentoring from established TV names in a bid to improve the gender balance.
© Idil Sukan A literary heavyweight?
James McNicholas turns his Fringe hit The Boxer into a book
24/03/2021 … Comedian James McNicholas has turned his acclaimed 2019 Edinburgh Fringe show The Boxer into a book.
Air date for Katherine Parkinson's Sitting
Edinburgh Fringe play comes to BBC Four
24/03/2021 … BBC Four has confirmed a broadcast date for Katherine Parkinson’s debut play Sitting.
© BBC Studios Trying again
Apple orders a third series of Esther Smith and Rafe Spall comedy
24/03/2021 … Apple TV+ has commissioned its comedy Trying – starring Esther Smith and Rafe Spall as a couple going through an adoption – for a third series.
© BBC Uncle becomes 삼촌
South Korean remake for Nick Helm comedy
24/03/2021 … Uncle, the comedy starring Nick Helm as a feckless musician who forms a bond with his 12-year-old nephew, is to be remade for South Korea.