All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
And vows 'education is a right, not an accident of birth’
22/11/2016 … Sir Lenny Henry is to be formally sworn in as chancellor of Birmingham City University later today, and will use his inaugural address to say that ‘education…
© BBC/House of Tomorrow Christmas special for Diane Morgan's character
22/11/2016 … Philomena Cunk is returning to BBC Two for a Christmas special.
Nominees announced for radio comedy awards
22/11/2016 … Tom Wrigglesworth, Josh Howie and Mae Martin are among the nominees for a prestigious radio comedy award.
22/11/2016 … Kenny Everett’s friendship with The Beatles is to be examined in a new radio documentary.
22/11/2016 … HOFF THE RECORD, Dave’s fake documentary show about David Hasselhoff’s career comeback, has won the international Emmy for best comedy.
22/11/2016 … James Corden is to host the Grammy Awards.
21/11/2016 … Dave Chappelle is to release three stand-up specials next year – all on Netflix.
Caitlin Moran falls £120,000 short of target
21/11/2016 … Caitlin Moran’s bid to crowdfund more episodes of her Channel 4 comedy Raised by Wolves has failed.
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