All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
With acclaimed Irish writer Stuart Carolan
05/06/2025 … The BBC has ordered a ‘darkly comedic’ crime drama based on the novels of former comic Caimh McDonnell and co-created by ex stand-up Chris Addison.
Brazil's Leo Lins 'is being treated like a drug trafficker'
05/06/2025 … A Brazilian comedian has been jailed for eight years and three months for making offensive jokes in a stand-up special.
Plus Best In Class reveal their 2025 line-up
04/06/2025 … Character comedian Ted Milligan has been given financial backing for his Edinburgh Fringe show from London’s Seven Dials Playhouse.
Playing an ambitious politician
03/06/2025 … Nick Mohammed is to appear in the new series of acclaimed Apple TV+ drama Slow Horses.
Directed Inside No 9's Simon Evans
03/06/2025 … A new live version of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is to open in London later this year.
03/06/2025 … Lenny Henry, Ross Noble and Amandaland star Lucy Punch have gone diving with sharks for a new ITV reality show.
Alex Horne takes his format to a care home
03/06/2025 … Alex Horne has staged a Taskmaster challenge for residents of an Oxfordshire care home.
© Jess Shurte Fewer comedy shows than at this point last year
03/06/2025 … The printed edition of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme has been unveiled today.
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