Who's doing the next Chortle sessions?
Tips on radio comedy and the Edinburgh Fringe
24/05/2019 … The line-up has been confirmed for the forthcoming Chortle Session giving advice for comics going – or planning to go – to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Latest News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 24 May 2019
Between Two Ferns to become a movie
Netflix picks up Zach Galifianakis format
24/05/2019 … It seems like an unlikely premise for a movie, but Zach Galifianakis awkward interview series Between Two Ferns is becoming a Netflix feature film.
John Archer to appear on Britain's Got Talent
Comedy magician recruits David Walliams for a trick
24/05/2019 … Comedy magician John Archer appears on Britain's Got Talent tomorrow night.
© Canal France makes its own version of Fleabag
24/05/2019 … France is making its own version of Fleabag Mouche – or Fly – is described as an almost scene-by-scene recreation of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s…
'You nearly killed someone with laughter'
Jerry Sadowitz gig cut short after punter falls ill
24/05/2019 … Jerry Sadowitz was forced to cut a gig short this week when an audience member was involved in a medical emergency.
Tony Robinson joins Plebs
All guest stars named, with the Time Team host playing an archaeologist
24/05/2019 … Time Team and Blackadder star Tony Robinson is to appear in the next series of Plebs – as an archaeologist.
Thu 23 May 2019
More Brits join Montreal's Just For Laughs
Major showcase for the North American industry
23/05/2019 … More UK performers have joined Montreal’s Just For Laughs festival –where they will be showcased in front of the North American industry as well…
Daniel Kitson takes Keep to Newcastle and Liverpool
New runs for his latest one-man play
23/05/2019 … Daniel Kitson has announced two week-long runs of his latest one-man play, Keep, for the North of England.