All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
About ‘patrons trapped in an average chain-hotel’ over Christmas
27/09/2023 … Cult US comedian Neil Hamburger has released the second single from his concept album about ‘patrons trapped in an average chain-hotel’ over Christmas.
Legal action 10 months after he left over crude comments
27/09/2023 … David Walliams is suing the makers of Britain’s Got Talent, almost a year after he left under a cloud.
About weird flavour combinations
26/09/2023 … Fern Brady is launching a new food-based comedy podcast.
Scottish comedian hits the road after a successful Edinburgh Fringe
26/09/2023 … Scottish comedian Connor Burns has announced his first national tour.
© Manuel Harlan Comic will star in Armando Iannucci and Sean Foley's adaptation
26/09/2023 … Steve Coogan will take the lead roles in Dr Strangelove in the stage adaption of Stanley Kubrick's classic 1964 cold war satire, it…
Broadcaster responds to complaints it has given too much air time to allegations
25/09/2023 … The BBC has been hit by complaints it has given too much coverage to allegations made against Russell Brand.
25/09/2023 … Adrian Edmondson is taking over the hit Out To Lunch podcast from Jay Rayner.
New statement in wake of Russell Brand reports
25/09/2023 … The Metropolitan Police says has received several allegations of ‘non-recent’ sexual offences following widespread media reports about Russell…
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