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.
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Thu 13 October 2016
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.
How class plays its part in offensive comedy
...and is the industry just too middle-class?
13/10/2016 … Your reaction to offensive jokes – whether enjoying them or taking umbrage at them – helps you feel a sense of belonging with your social group.
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.
Wed 12 October 2016
8 Out Of 10 Cats to return with new captains
12/10/2016 … 8 Out Of 10 Cats is to return with new team captains Aisling Bea and Rob Beckett.
Miranda Hart joins Nutcracker
Fairy role in new Disney movie
12/10/2016 … Miranda Hart is to star in the new movie version of The Nutcracker.
© BBC ITV Fresh to pilot new comedy formats
...from black and ethnic minority talent
12/10/2016 … Paul Chowdhry, Guz Khan and Jason Lewis are among the stars of a raft of new comedy pilots commissioned by ITV2.