All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© BBC Panellists joked about conspiracy theories
30/08/2024 … The News Quiz has been cleared of bias after a listener complained that panelists ‘scoffed’ at the idea Israel allowed the October 7 attacks to…
Thanks to sponsorship from Jason Manford
29/08/2024 … Manchester’s Women In Comedy Festival will be handing out awards for the first time this year.
Based on his stand-up show Let’s Tidy Up
29/08/2024 … Australian comedian Josh Thomas has written his first book, based on the stand-up show he just performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Let’s Tidy Up: The Book…
More of Tommy Cooper's trademark hats up for auction
29/08/2024 … Two more fezzes worn by Tommy Cooper are going under the hammer – with experts expecting them to fetch up to £3,000 each.
Royal Mail celebrates 'timeless and enduring' sitcom
29/08/2024 … Royal Mail is issuing eight special stamps to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Porridge.
Roast queen pays tribute to predecessors including Ricky Gervais
28/08/2024 … Nikki Glaser is to host the next Golden Globes awards it was announced today.
Channel 4 confirms launch date
28/08/2024 … Taskmaster is set to return to Channel 4 at 9pm on Thursday, September 12, it has been announced.
With Roisin Conaty the first guest
28/08/2024 … Sara Pascoe and Cariad Lloyd have announced a second series of hit podcast, Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club.
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