Thu 28 November 2013
Graham Linehan working on Irish sitcom
With sketch troupe Diet Of Worms
28/11/2013 … IT Crowd creator Graham Linehan is working on a new sitcom about an Irish family in the EightiesThe Walshes is based on a web series created by comedy group Diet…
Comedian becomes a museum piece
28/11/2013 … A Northumberland mining museum has appointed a comedian in residence in what is believed to be the first project of its kind.
Wed 27 November 2013
Monty Python announce MORE dates
Another five O2 gigs next summer
27/11/2013 … Monty Python have added yet another five dates to their O2 run next summer.
Falling over and knocking things down is the world's best comedy
Holly Burn chooses her Perfect Playlist
27/11/2013 … I suppose compiling a Chortle Perfect Playlist is what it must be like to get married.
How not to pull out of a gig
David Ward has some advice for comics
27/11/2013 … Text the promoter on the day.
Not Tonight...
Adam Hills takes a year off his Aussie talk show
27/11/2013 … Adam Hills is to take a year off his Australian talk show – for fear of burnout.
Vote for the king (or queen) of comedy
First British Comedy Awards nominations out
27/11/2013 … The shortlist has been announced for the ‘king or queen of comedy’ at the British Comedy Awards.