All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© BBC/Hat Trick/Richard Kendal Have I Got News For You joke at Nicky Morgan's expense
16/12/2016 … 'Trousergate' MP Nicky Morgan is to be replaced by a handbag on tonight's Have I Got News For You.
16/12/2016 … • 'I have some sensual love-making scenes which are really weird to do on film… but I quite liked it.
© C4 16/12/2016 … Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish are this month celebrating the 20th anniversary of their Adam & Joe Show launching on Channel 4 - on December 6, 1996 to be precise.
16/12/2016 … Comedy Central has announced a launch date for The Chris Ramsey Show: Wednesday January 11.
16/12/2016 … Comedian and writer Viv Groskop has signed a new book deal for a ‘literary self-help memoir’.
HMRC probe into avoidance scheme
16/12/2016 … Jimmy Carr’s tax arrangements have come under the spotlight again following an investigation into a scheme he invested in.
© BBC/Matt Stronge Royal support as panel show turns 50
16/12/2016 … Prince Charles is to appear on Just A Minute.
Producers and agents in new series
15/12/2016 … Producers, agents and commissioners are to reveal the stories behind classic shows in a new Radio 4 Extra series.
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