All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Zainab Mousavi is back home after a month behind bars
16/11/2022 … The Iranian comedian arrested after speaking out against the regime has been released after a month in jail, according to reports.
Judges overlook controversies dogging comedians
15/11/2022 … Supposedly cancelled comedian Louis CK has been nominated for another Grammy – alongside Dave Chappelle for the stand-up special that infuriated transgender…
Give Em What They Want coming in spring 2023
15/11/2022 … Jim Jefferies is returning to the UK for a string of tour dates next year.
© Matt Crockett Including Mark Watson and Daniel Sloss
15/11/2022 … Mark Watson and Daniel Sloss are heading out to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival next year.
© BBC 15/11/2022 … Romesh Ranganathan is piloting another new entertainment show – again featuring his mother Shanthi.
© HBO ...but his long anti-Royal argument DOES air
15/11/2022 … Sky viewers have finally seen John Oliver talk about the Queen’s death – after he threatened even more disrespectful footage if they censored him…
© CNBC Comedian suffers 'serious burns'
15/11/2022 … American comic and chat-show host Jay Leno has been hospital taken to hospital with severe burns after one of his cars suddenly burst into flames.
Seeking punsters, over-55s and up-and-comers
14/11/2022 … Leicester Comedy Festival has opened applications to its UK Pun Championship, Silver Stand-Up competition and Circuit Breakers comedy development scheme.
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