Ben Elton announces his first tour in 15 years
53 UK and Ireland dates in 2019
06/12/2018 … Ben Elton is to return to stand-up for his first tour in almost 15 years.
Thu 06 December 2018
New comedy-drama for Emily Atack
CBBC music biz show also stars Colin Hoult
06/12/2018 … I’m A Celebrity’s Emily Atack is to co-star alongside comic Colin Hoult in a new CBBC comedy drama.
Wed 05 December 2018
Rob Delaney cast in Fox News movie
05/12/2018 … Rob Delaney has been cast in a new movie about the toxic male culture at Fox News.
Between Two Ferns: The movie
Netflix backing a feature film based on Zach Galifianakis's talk show
05/12/2018 … It doesn’t sound like the most promising premise for a feature-length blockbuster.
All the right names, but not necessarily in the right order
Madame Tussauds mix up Morecambe and Wise
05/12/2018 … Madame Tussauds prides itself on the accuracy of their waxwork figures.
Festivals offer bursaries and mentorship
Help from Manchester and Brighton
05/12/2018 … Greater Manchester Fringe is offering a mentorship for a comedian preparing their first full-length show.
Hari Kondabolu: American Hour
Gig review by Steve Bennett at Soho Theatre, London
05/12/2018 … Hari Kondabolu is conflicted about the reverence with which stand-up is treated in Britain.
First look at Steve Coogan in Greed
As Stephen Fry, Sarah Solemani and more join the cast
05/12/2018 … Here is the first picture of Steve Coogan in Greed, the new comedy film said to be loosely based on Top Shop tycoon Sir Philip Green.