ITV vows to end the all-male comedy writing room
Comedy chief's bid to tackle gender imbalance
18/06/2019 … ITV will no longer commission comedy shows with all-male writers' rooms.
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Famalam gets a third series
Plus a Christmas special for BBC's black-led sketch show
17/06/2019 … BBC Three sketch show Famalam is to return for a third series and a one-off Christmas special.
Geoff Norcott to explore How The Middle Classes Ruined Britain
Comedian's new BBC Two documentary entitled
17/06/2019 … Geoff Norcott is to make a BBC Two documentary entitled How The Middle Classes Ruined Britain.
© BBC BBC Ouch seeks storytellers
17/06/2019 … Submissions are now open for BBC Ouch’s fourth storytelling event, hosted by Laura Lexx at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe.
NextUp seeks comics to film at Edinburgh
On-demand service expands its offering
17/06/2019 … Stand-up on demand service NextUp are seeking Edinburgh Fringe comics to join their platform.
The Big Funny Festival
Gig review by Steve Bennett at the Old Deer Park, Richmond
17/06/2019 … The Big Funny Festival is the latest attempt to convert marquee comedy into an all-day event, not just a nice evening gig.
It was really exciting to see someone do my idea – but so much better
Laura Davis picks her comedy favourites
17/06/2019 … Ahead of her run at the Soho Theatre this week, critically acclaimed Australian comedian Laura Davis picks her Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites:Gene Wilder…
The free speech debate isn't just about offence – it's about oppression
Paul Case says comedy can be appalling AND responsible
17/06/2019 … There is a burgeoning, politicised movement for ‘free speech’ in comedy at the moment.