All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Comic's gig pulled amid angry backlash
28/05/2025 … He’s long been cancelled by most of the comedy world after a string of racist and sexist comments – now Andrew Lawrence has caused fresh outrage…
28/05/2025 … Adam Buxton is to release his debut music album, Buckle Up, this autumn, with the first single, Pizza Time out today.
© BBC Studios Most successful new BBC comedy launch in five years
28/05/2025 … Death Valley has become the most-watched new BBC scripted comedy title in five years.
© Natasha Pszenicki As do Desiree Burch, Jessica Fostekew, Michael and Hilary Whitehall and Matt Parker
28/05/2025 … Bridget Christie, Desiree Burch, Jessica Fostekew, Michael and Hilary Whitehall and Matt Parker have all announced tours today.
© HBO HBO comedy renewed as season 4 draws to an end
28/05/2025 … Hacks is to return for a fifth season, charting the attempts of fictional comedy veteran Deborah Vance to dominate late-night TV.
With comedians pitching obscure movie ideas
28/05/2025 … Jimmy Carr has launched a new comedy podcast with Netflix.
As they celebrate their tenth anniversary
27/05/2025 … Cult comedy podcast CheapShow is to release a vinyl record to mark its tenth birthday.
Special programmes in honour of the late comedy producer
27/05/2025 … Radio 4 is to pay tribute to the late comedy producer Bill Dare in three special programmes next month.
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