Benidorm off the hook over cleft palate joke
Ofcom will not investigate 131 complaints
22/05/2017 … Ofcom is to take no action over complaints that Benidorm was ‘grossly offensive’ to people with cleft palates.
Mon 22 May 2017
Corrie On Laughing
Comedians who have appeared in Coronation Street
22/05/2017 … As Vic Reeves signs up for Coronation Street, we look at some of the other famous comedians who have previously trod the cobbles.
Vic Reeves to appear in Coronation Street
Comic signs up for major storyline
22/05/2017 … Vic Reeves has signed up for a major recurring role in Coronation Street.
Iain Stirling to front new ITV2 game show
CelebAbility puts stars' odd talents to the test
22/05/2017 … Iain Stirling is to front a new ‘physical comedy entertainment show’ for ITV2.
Award-winning Rose
Winners of NZ Comedy Fest accolades announced
22/05/2017 … London-based comic Rose Matafeo has won the prize for best show at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival.
Sun 21 May 2017
Dead Puppet Society
Brighton Fringe comedy review by Steve Bennett
21/05/2017 … Dead Puppet Society often feels like it’s strayed from the children’s section of the Brighton Fringe programme.
Joe Lycett to host Sunday Brunch
And he's scooped Sydney Comedy Fest award
21/05/2017 … Joe Lycett is to present Sunday Brunch – hot on the heels of winning an award for best international act at the Sydney Comedy Festival.
Dawn French is adept with the Cornish tongue
21/05/2017 … Dawn French is giving Cornish language lessons in a new series of online ads.