Will Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle get a fifth series?
03/03/2016 … Stewart Lee has suggested the future of his BBC Two show could be at risk from management changes at the Corporation.
Thu 03 March 2016
Tyne to shine
Fourth series for NE comedy showcase Jesting About
03/03/2016 … BBC Newcastle has renewed its programme showcasing North-East comedy talent, Jesting About.
Coel and Catastrophe lead RTS awards
Nods for Helm, Hills and Whitehall too...
03/03/2016 … Michaela Coel, creator and star of E4's Chewing Gum, has been nominated for three Royal Television Society Awards.
© BBC Liam Williams unveils new play
Travesty to premiere at Latitude
03/03/2016 … Liam Williams is to unveil his debut play at the Latitude Festival.
Wed 02 March 2016
Channel 4 signs prankster Brodkin
VW stunt was for a new online series
02/03/2016 … Simon Brodkin's stunt at a VW car launch was for a new Channel 4 prank show, it can be revealed.
Farewell, Father Jack
Irish president joins mourners for comedy star
02/03/2016 … Irish president Michael D Higgins was among the mourners who turned out for the funeral of Father Ted actor Frank Kelly in Dublin today.