Thu 14 July 2016
© C4 Last Leg to air daily from Rio Paralympics
Primetime C4 slot for Hills' team
14/07/2016 … The Last Leg is to return for a nightly show every evening of the Rio Paralympics.
© CBS Corden vs Seinfeld vs Oliver
14/07/2016 … James Corden is to go up against John Oliver and Jerry Seinfeld for an Emmy Award.
Made it!
Comic gets from Lands' End to Edinburgh without spending a penny
14/07/2016 … Stand-up Damian Kingsley has made the trip from Lands' End to Edinburgh, without spending a penny.
What Would Beyonce Do?! by Luisa Omielan
14/07/2016 … It’s something of a failing of the comedy industry, and especially broadcasting, that it hasn’t yet found a way to fully harness Luisa Omielan’s proven appeal…
Comedy countdowns
Comedians list their Top Tens for BBC Three
14/07/2016 … BBC Three has commissioned a series of 20 short films in which rising comedians make 'top ten' lists on whatever topics they choose.
Wed 13 July 2016
Expenses Only
Radio 4 comedy review by Steve Bennett
13/07/2016 … When you learn that a new Radio 4 comedy was commissioned from a new writer while he was still on a work experience placement, the suggestion is that a new wunderkind…