Off with his head!
Jester Djalili Omid breaches royal etiquette in front of the Queen
16/05/2022 … Omid Djalili turned court jester yesterday to host the Gallop Through History platinum jubilee event in front of the Queen.
Mon 16 May 2022
© Channel 4 Ellie Taylor to Cheat with Danny Dyer
Comedian fronts new game show for Netflix
16/05/2022 … Ellie Taylor is to front a new quiz show for Netflix alongside EastEnders star Danny Dyer.
© Johan Persson Upstart Crow returns to the West End
David Mitchell back as the Bard
16/05/2022 … Ben Elton’s Upstart Crow is to return to London’s West End this autumn.
© BBC Catherine Tate returns to Doctor Who
16/05/2022 … Catherine Tate is to return to Doctor Who alongside David Tennant, the BBC has confirmed.
Sun 15 May 2022
© BBC BBC comedy: What do commissioners want?
Executives set out their aims for new shows
15/05/2022 … The BBC’s commissioners have revealed what they are looking for in the next generation of comedy shows.
© Netflix/Matt Holyoak Charlie Brooker shares advice to new writers
As well as some eye-opening revelations from his own career...
15/05/2022 … Charlie Brooker has revealed how he designed the logo for a high street store, pissed himself on live TV, and is ‘too chicken shit’ to try stand-up.
© BBC/Avalon Ramseys' treat
The best of the week's comedy on TV and radio
15/05/2022 … Here’s our pick of the best comedy programmes on TV, radio and on demand this week.
Stefalo Paolini on Britain’s Got Talent
Vocal talents win over the crowd
15/05/2022 … Here’s comedy circuit stalwart Stefalo Paolini performing on Britain’s Got Talent last night.