All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© HBO 'Vulgar comic's a bad role model'
09/10/2011 … Plans to name a New York Street after George Carlin have hit problems – after a local priest complained the comedian was too ‘vulgar’ to be honoured.
BBC replies to critics of Miranda's Radio 2 stint
08/10/2011 … Radio 2 has defended its decision to hand over the breakfast show to Miranda Hart and Jon Holmes after receiving complaints from listeners.
08/10/2011 … Stand-up Tanyalee Davis has reacted angrily after rail staff left her to dismantle her own mobility scooter on a station platform, citing health and safety fears.
08/10/2011 … Milton Jones has signed up to narrate a Christmas Facebook animation, retelling the nativity story.
© Fox Pay deal secures two more series
08/10/2011 … The cast of The Simpsons have agreed to pay cuts to keep the show on air for another two years.
New 'bitchy' comedy show about celeb gossip
07/10/2011 … E4 is to launch a new late night comedy show offering a ‘bitchy’ take on the week’s celebrity news.
07/10/2011 … ‘I got into comedy because I loved watching comedy as a child.
07/10/2011 … Simon Amstell has announced a 28-date tour for next year.
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