Tom Basden pilots BBC mockumentary
Down The Zambezi filmed in South Africa this summer
30/10/2019 … Tom Basden is piloting a BBC mockumentary set in Africa, Chortle can reveal.
Wed 30 October 2019
It's a Mockery!
Mock The Week comics 'are given pre-written jokes' – claims former panellist Shappi Khorsandi
30/10/2019 … How much does Mock The Week showcase the gag-writing skills of the comedians taking part? Not much, alleges former panellist Shappi Khorsandi.
Ivo Graham to make Have I Got News For You debut
30/10/2019 … Ivo Graham is to make his debut on Have I Got News For You next week.
Not Going Out: Halloween Special
30/10/2019 … Despite the growing popularity of trick or treat, special Halloween episodes of British sitcoms are still relatively rare.
Alex Edelman on Conan O'Brien
30/10/2019 … Alex Edelman appeared on Conan O'Brien's talk show on Monday night – to demonstrate how brilliant a comedian Robin Williams was.
1,600 comedians to perform at Leicester festival
Showing just how big the circuit has become
30/10/2019 … The Leicester Comedy Festival has published its 2020 programme, featuring more than 1,600 performers.
HBO special for James Veitch
Conan O'Brien's company to produce his show for new streaming service
30/10/2019 … British comedian James Veitch has landed his own HBO special.
US comic John Witherspoon dies at 77
30/10/2019 … American comedian John Witherspoon has died at the age of 77.