Fears grow for arrested Iranian comedian
Zainab Mousavi had spoken out against regime
13/10/2022 … Fears are growing for the safety of an Iranian comedian who was arrested yesterday for speaking out against the regime.
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Thu 13 October 2022
© Comedy Central Trevor Noah set his Daily Show departure date
He's leaving Comedy Central show on December 8
13/10/2022 … Trevor Noah will be leaving The Daily Show on December 8, Comedy Central has announced.
Wed 12 October 2022
© Amazon Prime Video Amazon cancels Backstage With Katherine Ryan
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.
E4 to air Modern Family
First time on free-to-air TV in the UK
12/10/2022 … Channel 4 has bought up the rights to air Modern Family.
Eddie Izzard launches bid to be Labour MP
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.
Tue 11 October 2022
New tours for Lloyd Griffith and Danny Baker
11/10/2022 … Lloyd Griffith and Danny Baker have both announced tours today.
Colin Hoult's Death of Anna Mann transfers to the West End
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.
Mon 10 October 2022
© BBC Diane Morgan's Mandy gets a third series
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.