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Fri 14 October 2016
Thu 13 October 2016
© Bafta US gameshow for Ricky Gervais
13/10/2016 … Ricky Gervais is to star in an American gameshow.
Invisible Dot disappears...
Innovative comedy firm in liquidation
13/10/2016 … Innovative alternative comedy producers The Invisible Dot and their London venue have collapsed.
Chris Rock to film his first special in 9 years
13/10/2016 … Chris Rock is to record his first stand-up special in nine years.
Comedian CAN appeal his fine over sick joke
Mike Ward's legal fight goes on
13/10/2016 … Canadian comedian Mike Ward has won the right to appeal the court verdict that cost him almost £2,500 for telling a sick joke.
Stand boss doesn't get to be SNP's deputy leader
...but Tommy Sheppard's campaign is praised
13/10/2016 … Stand Comedy Club owner Tommy Sheppard has failed in his bid to become deputy leader of the SNP.
Still Game adds more live dates
13/10/2016 … FORD KIERNAN and Greg Hemphill have announced five more dates for their next run of Still Game at Glasgow's SSE Hydro.
Will TV Do The Right Thing?
13/10/2016 … Comedy podcast Do The Right Thing could be heading for TV.