All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© Colin Higgins Colin Higgins needed stitches after woman's attack
09/08/2023 … Fringe comedian Colin Higgins needed hospital treatment after being punched in the face by a woman in his audience.
Frankie Boyle to headline major benefit gig at the Edinburgh Fringe
09/08/2023 … Frankie Boyle and other Scottish stand-up stars are hosting a major fundraiser for comic Raymond Mearns who suffered a stroke last week.
09/08/2023 … Filming has begun on the fifth series of BBC Three comedy Bad Education in London.
Le Gateau Chocolat delivers the Edinburgh Fringe artists' address
08/08/2023 … Cabaret star Le Gateau Chocolat has given the keynote speech for performers at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
Presenter takes over Radio 5's comedy sports panel show next month
08/08/2023 … Rick Edwards has been named as the new host of Radio 5 Live’s sports-based panel show, Fighting Talk.
Comedian cancels his Edinburgh Fringe run
08/08/2023 … Raymond Mearns has suffered a stroke but says he ‘will be okay’.
© BBC 'I promise you, I’m going to give it everything I’ve got'
07/08/2023 … Eddie Kadi has become the fifth celebrity contestant confirmed for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Director's vow after Fringe accolades were almost cancelled this year
06/08/2023 … The Edinburgh Comedy Awards will return next year – and ‘as long as the Fringe continues’, its director Nica Burns has said.
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