Stand-up show to last eight full days
19/01/2015 … Comedians are planning to perform a non-stop stand-up show that last eight full days, in a bid for a new world record.
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Mon 19 January 2015
Louis CK works on new TV pilot
...and breaks records with his stand-up
19/01/2015 … Louie CK is set to make a new US comedy series.
© Eoin Carey Gregor Fisher becomes a grandmother
Taking role Les Dawson made famous
19/01/2015 … Well, it worked for Mrs Brown’s Boys creator Brendan O’Carroll…Rab C Nesbitt star Gregor Fisher is to play a demanding grandmother in a new stage show touring…
Radio 4 announces new comedy chief
Sioned Wiliam's 'outstanding reputation' praised
19/01/2015 … The BBC has appointed Sioned Wiliam as the new commissioning editor for comedy for Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra.
The neuroscience of Just A Minute
Researchers probe the secret of success
19/01/2015 … Just A Minute is to be the subject of in-depth scientific research.
Writers' Guild awards announced
Gongs for Him & Her and The Brig Society
19/01/2015 … BBC Three’s Him & Her and Radio 4’s The Brig Society have scooped Writers’ Guild Of Great Britain Awards tonight.
Sun 18 January 2015
Brooklyn Nine-Nine gets another series
18/01/2015 … BROOKLYN NINE-NINE has been renewed for a third series by US broadcaster Fox.
© Matt Crockett New comedy writing award – for women only
Helen Lederer set to launch prize
18/01/2015 … Helen Lederer is planning to set up an award for women who write comedy fiction.