Netflix comes off the Santa Clarita Diet
Streaming giant drives a stake through the heart of its zom-com
27/04/2019 … Netflix has cancelled its horror comedy Santa Clarita Diet after three seasons.
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Sat 27 April 2019
Fri 26 April 2019
Alternative comedy pioneers reunite
Festival to celebrate the roots of modern stand-up
26/04/2019 … The four members of an influential troupe of alternative comedy pioneers are to reunite next week.
99 Club's 2019 bursary finalists announced
For female and non-binary comedians
26/04/2019 … The 99 Club has announced the finalists for its annual bursary for female and non-binary comedians.
Comic Jordan Brookes develops an 'awkward and invasive' phone app
...and he's just landed £14k of funding to make it happen
26/04/2019 … Comedian Jordan Brookes has been given a £14,000 grant to develop an ‘immersive’ smartphone app.
Craig Ferguson announces his first UK stand-up gig in 25 years
One-off at the Edinburgh Fringe
26/04/2019 … Craig Ferguson is to perform his first UK stand-up show in more than 25 years.
Thu 25 April 2019
Who headlines Tramlines?
Festival's comedy line-up announced
25/04/2019 … Sheffield’s Tramlines festival has announced its comedy lineup Headlining in Hillsborough Park from July 19 to 21 will be Phill Jupitus and Reginald…
The poster boys of Ealing comedy
Classic movies celebrated with new art prints
25/04/2019 … It’s been 70 years since Ealing Studios released Passport to Pimlico, Whisky Galore!, and Kind Hearts & Coronets – all within two months, so…
Mo Gilligan to host Edinburgh TV Awards
'Prepare for a gentle roasting'
25/04/2019 … Mo Gilligan is to host this year’s Edinburgh TV Awards, it has been announced today.