All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© Apple TV+ Famous names galore in The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin
02/08/2023 … Apple TV+ has today announced a star-studded cast joining Noel Fielding in the upcoming comedy series The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin.
...as the Fringe gets under way
02/08/2023 … The judging panel for this year’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards has been announced, as the first previews at the Fringe get under way.
Friends launch crowdfunder for Aussie stand-up's funeral
02/08/2023 … Australian sex worker turned stand-up comedian Bella Green has died aged 38.
Major Edinburgh Fringe fundraiser
01/08/2023 … Underbelly has announced the initial line-up for its fifth Big Brain Tumour Benefit in its biggest venue at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, McEwan Hall.
Can men objectify women’s bodies while respecting their minds?
01/08/2023 … David Baddiel is to write a book about masculinity entitled The Male Gaze.
Gold to revamp documentary with Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash
01/08/2023 … Comedy channel Gold has ordered a two-hour documentary to mark 25 years of The Royle Family.
© Netflix Comedian kept his cancer fight a secret
31/07/2023 … Paul Reubens, the American comedian behind Pee-wee Herman, has died at the age 70 following a secret fight with cancer.
© Seven Network The biggest awards in Australian TV
30/07/2023 … Colin From Accounts has swept the board at the Logie Awards – the most prestigious accolades for Australian television The show was named most outstanding…
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