All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© Amazon Prime Video Stand-up showcase was too expensive for the audience it attracted, comic reveals
12/10/2022 … Amazon has cancelled Backstage With Katherine Ryan, the comedian has revealed.
First time on free-to-air TV in the UK
12/10/2022 … Channel 4 has bought up the rights to air Modern Family.
Comic hopes to stand in Sheffield Central
12/10/2022 … Eddie Izzard has officially thrown her hat into the ring to become Labour’s next MP for Sheffield Central.
11/10/2022 … Lloyd Griffith and Danny Baker have both announced tours today.
For just one night at the Fortune Theatre
11/10/2022 … Colin Hoult’s Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated show The Death of Anna Mann is transferring to London’s West End for one night.
© BBC Comic also describes Philomena Cunk as 'the most pure form of me'
10/10/2022 … The BBC has reportedly ordered a third series of Diane Morgan's comedy Mandy.
© Will Bremridge Hit comedy to play the Ambassadors Theatre this Christmas
10/10/2022 … Liz Kingsman's acclaimed One Woman Show, parodying Fleabag-style stage confessionals, is to transfer to London’s West End.
'Cancel culture' show to be co-hosted by Andrew Doyle
10/10/2022 … John Cleese is joining GB News to host a show that will address cancel culture.
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