All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© Claire Haigh Ed Gamble, Alex Horne, Phil Wang and more at Just For Laughs event
02/03/2023 … Streaming service NextUp is to broadcast The Wrestling from London’s Just for Laughs Festival this weekend.
© BBC Just like Little Britain co-star David Walliams
02/03/2023 … Matt Lucas is following his Little Britain co-star David Walliams into the children’s literature market.
© NBC Bebe Neuwirth reprises her role in sitcom sequel
02/03/2023 … Frasier will be reunited with his ex-wife Lilith in the sequel series now being filmed, it has been revealed.
© Mark Grey (Studio Grey) Blank Peng and Tim Biglowe runners-up
02/03/2023 … Shalaka Kurup has been crowned the winner of the West End New Act of the Year comedy competition.
Kate Dehnert and Cody Dahler follow in some esteemed footsteps
02/03/2023 … Comedy writers Kate Dehnert and Cody Dahler have landed year-long contracts with BBC Studios’ audio department, giving them the chance to work on Radio 4 show…
Festival tie-up 'to reduce environmental impact'
02/03/2023 … Stand-up fans can get free bus travel to shows at this year’s Glasgow International Comedy Festival, thanks to new sponsorship deal.
...and reminiscences about shows of the past
02/03/2023 … Peter Kay has written a new book about the making of his TV programmes – and his reminiscences about the programmes of his youth.
Some viewers outraged by raunchy gag
01/03/2023 … Australian comedian and cabaret star Reuben Kaye has sparked a storm down under with a joke about Jesus that has angered religious groups.
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