Lenny Henry to play Richard Pryor
New play hits London's National Theatre in 2020
03/10/2018 … Lenny Henry is to write and star in a one-man play about Richard Pryor.
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Wed 03 October 2018
Cast revealed for the Horrible Histories movie
...and it's packed full of familiar comedy names
03/10/2018 … Nick Frost, Kim Cattrall Rupert Graves and Kate Nash have joined the cast of the Horrible Histories movie.
Al Murray announces new tour
Landlord Of Hope And Glory to kick off in May
03/10/2018 … Al Murray has announced a 2019 tour, Landlord Of Hope And Glory.
© BBC Lost episodes of Dad's Army to be remade
Gold seeking new cast members to mark show's 50th anniversary
03/10/2018 … Three lost episodes of Dad’s Army are to be remade with a new cast to celebrate the sitcom’s 50th birthday.
Tue 02 October 2018
That's barking! Sally Phillips pens dog-based comedy
02/10/2018 … Sally Phillips is writing two comedy movies: a rom-com with Down’s syndrome at its heart, and a family film about dog actors.
George Carlin biopic in the works
'He shaped comedy for decades'
02/10/2018 … George Carlin is set to be the subject of a new biographical movie.
Louis CK is back on stage
Scandal-hit stand-up returns to the Comedy Cellar
02/10/2018 … Louis CK made a second surprise appearance on stage at New York’s Comedy Cellar on Sunday night.
Mon 01 October 2018
© BBC Mark Lamarr assault case dropped
Prosectors say there's insufficient evidence to proceed
01/10/2018 … The Crown Prosecution Service has dropped the assault case against Mark Lamarr on the eve of his planned court appearance.