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Sun 09 December 2018
Sat 08 December 2018
© BBC BBC blasted for its male-dominated Christmas
Festive comedy output shows a huge gender bias
08/12/2018 … The BBC has become embroiled in a sexism row after it was revealed than none of its Christmas comedy shows were created by women.
Brushes with greatness
Comedians take part in TV portrait contest
08/12/2018 … Vic Reeves, Joe Lycett, Josie Long and Phill Jupitus are to put their artistic talents to the test on one of the more erudite celebrity programmes of the festive…
They're coming home!
Baddiel & Skinner reunite for Three Lions performance
08/12/2018 … David Baddiel and Frank Skinner will perform Three Lions at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony next weekend.
Fri 07 December 2018
© BBC Andie MacDowell joins Cuckoo
Four Weddings star plays Greg Davies's long-lost sister
07/12/2018 … Hollywood star Andie MacDowell is joining Greg Davies sitcom Cuckoo.
Chortle Comedy Book Festival returns!
A full day of events at the British Library
07/12/2018 … Chortle’s comedy book festival is returning after a three-year break.
Who's up for this year's comedy Grammy?
07/12/2018 … Patton Oswalt, Dave Chappelle, Jim Gaffigan, Frd Armisen and Chris Rock have all been nominated for this year’s Grammy for best comedy Album.