It's stunnin, presh
Sky orders another series of Ruth Jones's Stella
27/02/2014 … Sky has commissioned a fourth series of Stella from Ruth Jones.
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Thu 27 February 2014
Horrifically funny
Comedians write new horror compilation
27/02/2014 … A handful of top comedians are writing horror stories for a gruesome new anthology, titled Dead Funny.
Herring releases his free stand-up show
27/02/2014 … Richard Herring has posted the first episode of his online stand-up show Meaning Of Life on YouTube and Vimeo.
Frankie Boyle, now a support act
27/02/2014 … FRANKIE BOYLE is going on the road.
Wed 26 February 2014
It's the longest laugh
Comedians attempt a record-breaking 83-hour gig
26/02/2014 … More than 60 comics are attempting to set a new record for the longest ever stand-up gig.
BBC names new comedy chief
Myfanwy Moore returns from ITV
26/02/2014 … The BBC has named Myfanwy Moore as its new controller of UK comedy production.
Book deal for Richard Ayoade
Three titles about his love of film
26/02/2014 … Richard Ayoade has signed a three-book deal with publishers Faber.
BBC reveals sitcoms in development
Three shows picked for Salford Comedy Showcase
26/02/2014 … The BBC has named the comedy projects that its developing in this year's Salford Sitcom Showcases.