BBC picks up Ben Elton's Shakespeare comedy
David Mitchell plays the Bard in Upstart Crow
23/11/2015 … The BBC has commissioned Ben Elton’s Shakespeare sitcom Upstart Crow, starring David Mitchell as the Bard, for a full series.
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Mon 23 November 2015
My Boomerang Won't Come Back is banned
Charlie Drake's 1961 comedy song is 'offensive'
23/11/2015 … My Boomerang Won't Come Back, the 54-year-old novelty song by comedian Charlie Drake, has been banned by Australia's national broadcaster for being offensive.
'Too offensive' trailers trashed
Comedy Central rapped over Amy Schumer and South Park promos
23/11/2015 … Comedy Central has been rapped for airing offensive trailers for Inside Amy Schumer and South Park – even though they were broadcast after the 9pm watershed.
Charlier Brooker's Wipe to return
23/11/2015 … Charlie Brooker is to make his usual scathing review of the year for BBC Two, it has been confirmed.
Unilad stole my Vine!
Comedians frustration as gag goes viral
23/11/2015 … A comedian has reacted angrily after the Unilad website stole his Vine mocking Donald Trump.
© Creative Commons / Steve Bowbrick Racists attack Scottish comedy star
Omar Raza says Paris attacks fuelled hatred
23/11/2015 … Comedy actor Omar Raza has been attacked by racist thugs near his Glasgow home.
Sun 22 November 2015
Fri 20 November 2015
An influential comic you've probably never heard of
20/11/2015 … The best comedy on demand…Call Me LuckyOnly the most dedicated of comedy fans will have heard of Barry Crimmins, but he is an influential name in American stand-up.