Lenny Henry pilots new sketch show
For a primetime Saturday night slot
22/12/2017 … Lenny Henry is piloting a new sketch comedy show.
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Fri 22 December 2017
Blappy Christmas!
Channel 4 releases new batch of comedy shorts
22/12/2017 … Channel 4 has released a new batch of Comedy Blaps featuring the likes of Rhys Darby, Rufus Jones and – as Chortle previously reported – Felicity Ward.
Thu 21 December 2017
Fings are going well for Micky Flanagan
21/12/2017 … Micky Flanagan’s An’ Another Fing tour is the most downloaded stand-up title of 2017, as well as being the bestselling comedy DVD.
Radio 4 to launch a multicultural sketch show
...and they're looking for writers
21/12/2017 … Radio 4 is to launch a multicultural sketch show next year.
Curb Your Enthusiasm: The movie?
21/12/2017 … Curb Your Enthusiasm is set to be made into a movie, according to star Jeff Garlin.
League Of Gentlemen announce new tour dates
21/12/2017 … The League of Gentlemen have announced eight more shows in their 2018 comeback tour.
Wed 20 December 2017
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The Office could be opening again
NBC 'plans to revive' US version
20/12/2017 … The US version of The Office could be coming back – but with many new cast members.
Leicester fest announces showcase line-ups
Including Comedian Of The Year and UK Pun Championship
20/12/2017 … Leicester's Comedy Festival has announced the line-ups for all its showcases of emerging comedians.