All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tory-voting comic is the first white man in the group
01/05/2019 … The BBC has appointed Tory-voting, Brexit-supporting comedian Geoff Norcott to be the first white man to serve on its diversity panel.
BBC axes Fast Show reunion over costs
30/04/2019 … The BBC has blocked plans for a 25th anniversary reunion of the Fast Show – saying it was too expensive.
Four London theatre dates next month
30/04/2019 … Jack Whitehall has announced four work in progress dates – at London venues most comedians would be happy to play their full show at.
© C4/Objective Along with Charlotte Ritchie and a host of comedians
30/04/2019 … Friends star Lisa Kudrow has joined the cast of Mae Martin’s forthcoming E4 comedy series.
New series after three years away
30/04/2019 … Tom Wrigglesworth’s Hang-Ups is to return to Radio 4 after three years.
Newly restored version to mark its 70th anniversiary
30/04/2019 … Classic Ealing comedy Kind Hearts & Coronets has been restored for a new cinema release to mark its 70th anniversary.
© Hulu Off-Broadway launch planned within the year
30/04/2019 … A musical based on Sarah Silverman’s autobiography The Bedwetter will hit the stage within the year, the comedian has announced.
© Nrbelex/CC BY-SA 4.0 Short tour for political comedy podcast
30/04/2019 … US political and humour podcast Chapo Trap House has announced three live dates in the UK.
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