A new Moone rising
22/03/2013 … Chris O'Dowd’s acclaimed comedy Moone Boy has been recommissioned for a third series before the second has even aired.
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All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 22 March 2013
Sky orders new Nick Frost comedy
Bittersweet series from Curb director
22/03/2013 … Nick Frost is to star in a new romantic period comedy series as a man driven to attempt suicide by his failed marriage and career.
Thu 21 March 2013
America's Getting On nicely with its remake
21/03/2013 … The American remake of Jo Brand’s hospital sitcom Getting On has been picked up for a full series.
Advertisers: Stop stealing our ideas!
21/03/2013 … Richard Herring has told the advertising industry to stop stealing ideas.
Wed 20 March 2013
Jim Davidson arrested again
20/03/2013 … Jim Davidson has been arrested for a second time over allegations of sexual offences.
UK gets CK, series two
20/03/2013 … The Fox channel is to air the second series of Louis CK’s acclaimed sitcom Louie in the UK.
Miranda to interview Sir Bruce
Show marks his 70 years in showbiz
20/03/2013 … Miranda Hart is to interview Sir Bruce Forsyth in an hour-long show to celebrate his 70 years in showbusiness.
Gold for Hynes!
Jessica wins RTS Award for Twenty Twelve
20/03/2013 … Jessica Hynes, won the gong for best comedy performance at the Royal Television Society Awards last night.