Dave Chappelle: 8:46
15/06/2020 … Too much has been written in response to Hannah Gadsby’s assertion of the truth that some traumas are too raw for comedy.
Mon 15 June 2020
BBC local radio to boost new comedy writing
...and free workshop places are available, too
15/06/2020 … The BBC is showcasing new comedy writing across its network of local radio stations this weekend.
© Myriam Frenette Just For Laughs celebrates 10million YouTube subscribers
For its Gags series of hidden-camera pranks
15/06/2020 … Just For Laughs, organisers of the annual Montreal comedy festival, have been given a YouTube award after hitting 10 million subscribers.
31 comedians stage a virtual festival
One show a night throughout July on NextUp
15/06/2020 … Comedy streaming service NextUp is staging a virtual comedy festival throughout July, with a new stand-up performing every night.
Black comedians say #ITakeResponsibility
Parody response to white celebrities
15/06/2020 … A number of black American comedians have responded to the cringe-inducing #ITakeResponsibility video white celebrities released last week.
© Channel 10 First look at Russell Brand in Neighbours
Comic cameos on tonight's episode in Australia
15/06/2020 … Russell Brand is to make his cameo appearance on Australian soap Neighbours tonight.
Ben Whishaw to star in This Is Going To Hurt
Playing Adam Kay in TV adaptation of his NHS diaries
15/06/2020 … Ben Whishaw – who plays Q in the James Bond movies – is to play Adam Kay in the screen version of the comedian’s bestselling NHS diaries.
Sun 14 June 2020
© Saatchi Art/C4 Noel's pop art goes for £912 apiece
14/06/2020 … They’re not exactly photo-realistic – but Noel Fielding’s portraits of The Sex Pistols, Ed Sheeran and Michael Jackson have fetched nearly £1,000…