All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© BBC/Gary Moyes ...but it's in its very early stages
05/03/2018 … They are more usually seen spoofing other people’s movies – but Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are now planning to make their own film together.
Pah, says Nashville, as it stages a 184-hour effort
05/03/2018 … More than 100 British comedians are to attempt to break the world record for the longest comedy show.
New UK channel launches on Sky today
05/03/2018 … British-African comedians are to be showcased on a new TV comedy programme.
© BBC / Alan Peebles Simon Carlyle writing The Taylors for Radio Two
05/03/2018 … The creator of hit BBC Two comedy Two Doors Down is working on a new family sitcom.
Dave show gets an Iberian makeover
05/03/2018 … Taskmaster is to get a Spanish makover.
Two-hour TV special for Alex Horne's music and comedy combo
05/03/2018 … Alex Horne is to make a one-off special for the Dave channel featuring his backing band The Horne Section.
Summer Heights High comic weathers racism storm
05/03/2018 … Summer Heights High creator Chris Lilley is to make a new comedy for Netflix.
The best of the week's comedy on TV and radio
04/03/2018 … The week's comedy on TV and radio.
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