US sitcom role for Chewing Gum's Susan Wokoma
Australian comic Ronny Cheng also joins the cast of Super Simple Love Story
29/03/2019 … Chewing Gum star Susan Wokoma and Australian comedian Ronny Chieng have been cast in a US comedy pilot.
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Fri 29 March 2019
Alan Carr to host cancer fundraiser
Big gig at London’s Alexandra Palace
29/03/2019 … Alan Carr is hosting a major fundraiser for childhood cancer research next month.
Thu 28 March 2019
Kendal Calling announces its 2019 comedy line-up
As does Bluedot, at Jodrell Bank
28/03/2019 … The Kendal Calling festival has announced its comedy line-up, headlined by Josh Widdicombe and Reginald D Hunter.
Rose Matafeo to star in BBC Three sitcom
Star Struck revolves around a young woman struggling in London
28/03/2019 … Rose Matafeo is to star in a BBC Three sitcom, Chortle can reveal.
Bath Komedia moves into community ownership
Venue raised £379,000 from locals
28/03/2019 … The Komedia comedy club in Bath has completed its transition into community ownership.
© BBC Rachel Parris is up for a Bafta
Comic nominated for her Mash Report segments
28/03/2019 … Lee Mack, Rachel Parris and Daisy May Cooper are among the stars nominated for a Bafta this morning.
Wed 27 March 2019
Elis James and John Robins quit Radio X
‘We have not left under a cloud of unproduceability'
27/03/2019 … Elis James and John Robins are to leave Radio X after five years.
© Murdo Macleod Mae Martin lands E4 and Netflix sitcom
Exploring sexual identity and gender
27/03/2019 … Mae Martin has landed a sitcom with E4 and Netflix.