Ross Noble: Tank Commander
15/11/2013 … • ‘There's a line of talentless idiots ready to go on telly at the drop of the hat now.
2013 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 15 November 2013
Russell Brand refused entry to South Africa
All Messiah Complex gigs cancelled over passport issue
15/11/2013 … Russell Brand has been forced to cancel his South African dates after being refused entry into the country.
Thu 14 November 2013
John Oliver to front a new HBO series
Daily Show stint ends as he switches networks
14/11/2013 … John Oliver has been signed up to front his own topical comedy show on America's HBO network.
Andy Kaufman's 'daughter' unmasked
Actress named as girl behind death hoax stunt
14/11/2013 … The woman who claimed to be the daughter of a still-alive Andy Kaufman has been identified as a New York actress.
Strippers at comedy shows? Get 'em off!
Comedians protest over sexist club
14/11/2013 … A comedy club which puts stand-up and strippers on the same stage – and books only male comedians – has prompted outrage on the circuit.
Daily Greet! to Jinsy's new guest stars
...including Stephen Fry, Greg Davies and Rob Brydon
14/11/2013 … Stephen Fry, Greg Davies and Sir Derek Jacobi are to guest star in the new series of This Is Jinsy, Sky has announced.
Writing awards for Jo Brand and Susan Calman
14/11/2013 … JO BRAND and Susan Calman were honoured at the Writers' Guild Of Great Britain Awards last night.
Last Comic Standing still standing
14/11/2013 … The comedy talent show Last Comic Standing is to return to American TV screens for the first time in four years.