All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
'Perhaps I can play the “oh Jesus, I thought he died years ago” card.'
16/06/2017 … Tony Slattery is making a career comeback at the Edinburgh Fringe, joining the cast of Whose Line Is It Anyway? Chortle can reveal.
Gesture matched by Underbelly venue
16/06/2017 … Al Murray is donating profits of this weekend’s gigs in London to victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.
With McIntyre, Flanagan, Bridges and more
15/06/2017 … A huge comedy benefit has been announced for victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.
...based on items audience bring along
15/06/2017 … David Mitchell is piloting a new panel show, based on items the audience bring along to the studio.
Catastrophe star on tonight's panel
15/06/2017 … Comedian Rob Delaney is to appear on Question Time tonight.
Viewers demand more risk-taking in major Ofcom research
15/06/2017 … The BBC is weak on comedy and fails to take enough risks, viewers say.
© Steve Ullathorne Comic rules out replacing Nicholas Parsons
15/06/2017 … Paul Merton says he has no interest in taking over as chairman of Just A Minute when Nicholas Parsons steps aside.
© BBC Special award for comedy writer and producer
15/06/2017 … Comedy writer and producer Henry Normal is to receive a Bafta special award.
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