All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Eddie Brill axed as Late Show gatekeeper
17/01/2012 … The man who’s booked stand-ups for the Late Show with David Letterman for more than a decade has lost his job, just days after making controversial comments about…
Black Pond nominated for best debut
17/01/2012 … Black Pond – the dark comedy film that marked Chris Langham’s return to the screen following his child pornography conviction – has been nominated for a Bafta.
Panto favourite and charity fundraiser
17/01/2012 … Old-school comedian Dave Lee has died at the age of 64.
Rival takes over Highlight venue
16/01/2012 … Nottingham comedy club Just The Tonic is to open a new venture in Leicester – taking over the Highlight venue.
Based on his Edinburgh Fringe hit
16/01/2012 … Miles Jupp has signed a book deal based on his 2010 Edinburgh show Fibber In The Heat.
Film festival accepts Solon and Willbond
16/01/2012 … Former Perrier winner Laura Solon is heading out to the prestigious Sundance Film Festival this week, after her short film Tooty’s Wedding was selected…
Third time's a charm for Ricky
16/01/2012 … Golden Globes bosses say they would welcome Ricky Gervais as host for another year, after declaring his work last night a hit.
2012 Student Comedy Awards launch with biggest prize yet
16/01/2012 … Chortle’s annual hunt for the best student comedians in the country has been launched today – powered by The Sims 3.
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