All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© Just For Laughs Comedy brand unveils new slate of international festivals
21/08/2024 … The new owners of the Just For Laughs comedy brand have announced a raft of international festivals – including the return of the flagship Montreal event.
Interviewing stars about their legacies
21/08/2024 … Mo Gilligan has launched a podcast, Beginning, Middle & End, in which he asks stars about the moments that made them and the legacy they want to leave behind.
Shortlists announced at the Fringe
21/08/2024 … The nominees have been announced for this year's Edinburgh comedy awards.
With The Spreadsheet Gentleman Jack Bernhardt
21/08/2024 … A book celebrating a decade of Taskmaster is to be released in time for Christmas.
23 shows in the running for prizes
21/08/2024 … The nominees for the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards have been announced, just hours before the shortlist for the Fringe’s original comedy award.
© BBC Actor played La Di Da Gunner Graham in all 56 episodes
21/08/2024 … John Clegg, who played La Di Da Gunner Graham, in It Ain't Half Hot Mum, has died at the age of 90.
21/08/2024 … The best Jewish jokes at the Edinburgh Fringe have been revealed.
How tickled they are to get planning permission
21/08/2024 … Plans have been approved for The Sir Ken Dodd Happiness Centre to go ahead in Liverpool.
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