© Alan West Rewind festivals announce their comedy bills
In Perth, Macclesfield and Henley
26/03/2019 … The Rewind festival – which takes place over three sites – has announced its comedy line-ups.
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Simon Amstell to tape his stand-up special What Is This?
26/03/2019 … Simon Amstell is to perform his live show What Is This? for one last time so it can be recorded for a future release.
ITV3 confirms air date for The Comedy Years
Nostalgia galore over the Easter weekend
26/03/2019 … ITV3’s series looking at four specific years in comedy history is to air over the Easter weekend, the broadcaster has announced.
James Corden to be replaced as host of A League Of Their Own
At least for a few episodes because of his US workload
26/03/2019 … James Corden is to take time away from the host’s chair on Sky One’s A League Of Their Own because of the pressures of his workload.
What comedies are coming to Apple TV+?
New shows teased at launch event
26/03/2019 … Apple yesterday announced its new subscription TV service, and gave just a glimpse of what was on offer in a 'sizzle reel' screened at the launch.
Mon 25 March 2019
Michael Whitehall is a hard to please OAP
25/03/2019 … Jack Whitehall’s dad Michael and sitcom star Ruth Madoc are among the celebrities taking part in a new ITV series in which older stars get to grips with…
Tour dates for Nick Offerman
Parks and Rec star to hit the UK
25/03/2019 … Parks and Recreation star Nick Offerman has announced a new stand-up show, All Rise, including four dates in the UK.
New British zom com movie to get its world premiere
Featuring Brian Blessed, Spencer Brown and Ewen MacIntos
25/03/2019 … A new zombie comedy starring narrated by Brian Blessed is to have its world premiere at the Sci-Fi-London Film Festival later this year.