Amy Schumer draws a red line for male comics
'It's harmful and we don't want to hear that kind of joke'
20/09/2018 … Amy Schumer has been known for her ‘anything goes’ brand of humour… even if it’s earned her criticism for being offensive.
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Thu 20 September 2018
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Comic who started stand-up when he was a prison inmate heads to the UK
19/09/2018 … A US comedian who started performing comedy while a prison inmate is to perform his first major British run next month.
Vic Reeves' artwork goes on display
Caricatures, landmarks and wildlife
19/09/2018 … Here are some comedians as you’ve never seen them before – as sketched by Vic Reeves.
BBC commissions major Ken Dodd tribute film
'A joyous entertainer and a fascinating man'
19/09/2018 … BBC Two has announced a major new documentary celebrating the life of Sir Ken Dodd.
© BBC / Alan Peebles BBC Two returns to Two Doors Down
19/09/2018 … BBC Two has ordered a fourth series of Two Doors Down.
Denis Norden dies
Comedy writer and It'll Be Alright On The Night host was 96
19/09/2018 … Denis Norden, a luminary of post-war British broadcast comedy who became best known for presenting ITV outtakes show It’ll Be Alright On The Night.
Tue 18 September 2018
© BBC/Lucky Giant Quacks won't be back
BBC drops period medical sitcom
18/09/2018 … Period medical sitcom Quacks has been dropped after one series.
Another Netflix special for Katherine Ryan
Comic's Glitter Room to air on the streaming service
18/09/2018 … Netflix has signed Katherine Ryan for a second comedy special.