Lee Evans: I'm quitting stand-up
Comic announces his retirement
20/11/2014 … He is one of the biggest live comedy acts in the UK – but Lee Evans says he’s quitting stand-up at the end of his current tour.
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Thu 20 November 2014
Kitson plants his Tree in London
Play gets a run at the Old Vic
20/11/2014 … Daniel Kitson's play Tree is to get its first full London run next year.
© Steve Ullathorne Barry Cryer makes radio hall of fame
20/11/2014 … BARRY CRYER is to be inducted into the Arqiva Radio Academy Hall of Fame for his work on I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue since 1974 and his own sitcom with Graeme…
Mike Nichols dies
Improv comedy pioneer turned acclaimed director
20/11/2014 … Mike Nichols, the former comedian who went on to direct acclaimed movies including The Graduate, Catch-22 and Postcards From The Edge, has died at the age of 83.
Mark Thomas: Police illegally spied on me
Legal action against surveillance
20/11/2014 … Mark Thomas has launched legal action against the Metropolitan Police, claiming they unlawfully spied on him.
Wed 19 November 2014
McIntyre returns to BBC One for Christmas
19/11/2014 … MICHAEL McINTYRE is to host a festival special for BBC One.
Tue 18 November 2014
© Channel 4 Ayoade's accomplices
Comedy figures to join him on travel show
18/11/2014 … Kathy Burke, Adam Hills, Jessica Hynes and Stephen Mangan will be joining Richard Ayoade on his new 4 travel series.
Comedians up for radio accolades
BBC Audio Drama Award shortlists out
18/11/2014 … Tim Key, Marcus Brigstocke, Milton Jones and Rob Brydon are among those shortlisted for BBC Audio Drama Awards.