All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© BBC Comic admits it was 'crass and ill-judged' - but not a mistake
14/06/2019 … Jo Brand will not face police action over her joke about throwing battery acid over politicians.
© Channel 4 With Richard E Grant and newcomer Max Harwood
14/06/2019 … Sharon Horgan and Richard E.
Friday Night Dinner's Robert Popper and more...
14/06/2019 … Chortle can today announce the line-up for our next industry sessions at London’s Museum of Comedy.
Comic and Chase star reveals his diagnosis
14/06/2019 … Paul Sinha has revealed he is suffering with Parkinson's disease – and vowed to fight it ‘with every breath I have.
14/06/2019 … British children have chosen their funniest ‘dad joke’ of all time.
© BBC About similar themes to her powerful Question Time speech
14/06/2019 … Francesca Martinez’s first play is to premiere at the National Theatre next year.
© C4 C4 show named best comedy in industry awards
14/06/2019 … Derry Girls has been named best comedy in this year’s Televisual Bulldog Awards.
© Mark Dawson Photography About his battles with alcoholism
13/06/2019 … Matt Rees has recorded a stand-up special for BBC Radio Wales about his battles with alcoholism.
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