All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© ITV Loose Women actress cast in Dave's comedy murder-mystery pilot Dead Canny
04/03/2022 … Denise Welch is to co-star in a new Dave sitcom pilot about a psychic caught up in a murder investigation.
© C4/Avalon For ad-free episodes on demand
04/03/2022 … Taskmaster has launched its own worldwide streaming service.
Hayley Morris's debut out next year
04/03/2022 … Social media star Hayley Morris – who has been dubbed ‘TikTok’s funniest comedian’ – has landed a book deal.
© Joseph Sinclair Comic reveals her role as she picks up an NME award
04/03/2022 … Aisling Bea is to star in a new Take That jukebox movie.
Showcase headlined by Robin Ince
04/03/2022 … The finalists have been named for London’s West End New Act of the Year.
© BBC The Unfriend, written by Doctor Who's Steven Moffat
04/03/2022 … Mark Gatiss is to be reunited with his League Of Gentlemen co-star Reece Shearsmith in a new stage comedy.
© Koury Angelo Comic writes, directs and stars in Old Dads
04/03/2022 … Bill Burr is to write, direct and star in a new comedy movie Old Dads, about middle-aged parenting.
Comedy-friendly station goes into administration
03/03/2022 … Comedy and music station Union Jack Radio has gone into administration.
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