Frankie Boyle, now a support act
27/02/2014 … FRANKIE BOYLE is going on the road.
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Thu 27 February 2014
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.
Tue 25 February 2014
Chortle Award nominees 2014
25/02/2014 … John Kearns and Bo Burnham lead this year’s Chortle Award shortlist with three nominations apiece.
Jack don't need no Bad Education
Whitehall says next series will be the last
25/02/2014 … The next series of Bad Education will be the last, Jack Whitehall has said.
R4 pilots Sara Pascoe Vs The Truth
25/02/2014 … RADIO 4 is to pilot a new comedy based on Sara Pascoe's Edinburgh show Sara Pascoe Vs The Truth.