Honouring comedy that makes a difference
20/11/2019 … A new award has been set up to recognise comedy projects which aim to make the world a better place.
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© Button Hall Productions Image Type: Portraits Programme Maker: Monumental Ghosts could be getting a US remake
CBS developing its own version
19/11/2019 … BBC One comedy Ghosts could be set for an American remake.
BBC comedy awards nominate virtually no women
Audio accolades are a male-dominated affair
19/11/2019 … Mark Steel, Phil Wang and Alexei Sayle are among the comedians shortlisted for the 2020 BBC Audio Drama awards.
Owen Money cancels panto season after collapsing at home
Welsh comedy veteran told to rest on doctor's orders
19/11/2019 … Welsh comedian Owen Money has been forced to quit his annual pantomime appearance after he collapsed at home.
What was Dr Evil's first name?
19/11/2019 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
Netflix to air Kevin Hart documentary
Six-part series about his life after the Oscars furore
19/11/2019 … Kevin Hart is to give a behind-the-scenes look at his life in a new c series.
Back To Life gets a second series
Six new episodes for Daisy Haggard’s black BBC comedy
19/11/2019 … Daisy Haggard’s black comedy Back To Life is to return for a second series.
Lights, switch... switch, lights
Tommy Cooper puppet illuminates Exeter
19/11/2019 … Tommy Cooper has switched on the Exeter Christmas lights – in puppet form.