All the greats
20/06/2005 … A nostalgic collection of bygone comedy greats has been released on DVD – and we have four copies to give away.
Latest News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 20 June 2005
Sun 19 June 2005
Pryor expectations
Richard's girl dreads comparisons
19/06/2005 … Richard Pryor’s daughter Rain has admitted she’s nervous about making her debut on the Edinburgh Fringe.
Hardee's gig revived
Hardee's brother relaunches comedy night
19/06/2005 … Malcom Hardee’s floating pub is to reintroduce comedy nights, five months after his death.
Sat 18 June 2005
Getting it write
18/06/2005 … Armando Iannucci is to write a new six-part comedy show for BBC2.
Fri 17 June 2005
Insanity clause?
Comics must pledge not to offend
17/06/2005 … Comedians may have to sign a pledge promising not to cause offence before being allowed to play a major British venue.
Thu 16 June 2005
Five's ready to Rock
16/06/2005 … Channel Five has snapped up the rights to screen Chris Rock’s new sitcom in the UK.
Wed 15 June 2005
Join the heard
Comedy radio station launched online
15/06/2005 … A new internet radio station has been launched, aimed at showcasing new British comedy writers and performers.
Girls on top
15/06/2005 … The finalists have been announced in the Funny Women hunt for the best new female stand-ups.