BBC unveils Fringe coverage
Including TV broadcast of stand-up gala
22/06/2013 … The BBC has announced its 2013 programming from the Edinburgh Fringe.
Sat 22 June 2013
New BBC One show for Rob Brydon
22/06/2013 … Rob Brydon is to front a new BBC One entertainment show – but his chat show has been axed.
Fri 21 June 2013
'It's so rare to find a comic that doesn't become dated'
Joel Dommett chooses his Perfect Playlist
21/06/2013 … Tommy TiernanTommy is my absolute favourite comedian in the world to watch.
Steve Coogan signs book deal
21/06/2013 … Steve Coogan has signed a book deal to publish his autobiography next year.
Shafted!
21/06/2013 … • Sean Lock has a very good reason for not paying arenas: ‘They’re the places people get tortured in banana republics.
Funny place, Glasgow
Dave Cohen celebrates the city that has produced so much comedy
21/06/2013 … As we approach the height of summer, the time is coming once more to celebrate that wonderful city in Scotland whose name is synonymous with comedy: great laughs,…
Thu 20 June 2013
Russell Brand cancels Middle East gigs
20/06/2013 … Russell Brand has been forced to cancel tour dates in the Middle East amid concerns for his safety.
Psychic wins £125,000 over comic's article
20/06/2013 … Stage psychic Sally Morgan has received £125,000 in libel damages over an article in which comedian Paul Zenon claimed that she tricked her audience.