All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Horror chiller from the Garth Marenghi creator
20/09/2018 … Possum, the big-screen directorial debut of Garth Marenghi creator Matthew Holness, is to be hit cinemas on October 26, it has been announced.
...for a new Channel 4 reality series
20/09/2018 … Marcus Brigstocke is to join the police in a new Channel 4 reality show.
Chevy Chase lays into Saturday Night Live
20/09/2018 … Chevy Chase has launched a no-holds-barred broadside against Saturday Night Live, calling it ‘the worst fucking humour in the world’.
Series 2 of John Cleese sitcom starts filming
20/09/2018 … Sue Johnston has joined the cast of the John Cleese sitcom Hold the Sunset.
'It's harmful and we don't want to hear that kind of joke'
20/09/2018 … Amy Schumer has been known for her ‘anything goes’ brand of humour… even if it’s earned her criticism for being offensive.
Comic who started stand-up when he was a prison inmate heads to the UK
19/09/2018 … A US comedian who started performing comedy while a prison inmate is to perform his first major British run next month.
Caricatures, landmarks and wildlife
19/09/2018 … Here are some comedians as you’ve never seen them before – as sketched by Vic Reeves.
'A joyous entertainer and a fascinating man'
19/09/2018 … BBC Two has announced a major new documentary celebrating the life of Sir Ken Dodd.
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