Ricky Gervais is given the Finger
Award for comedy that makes the world a better place.
01/12/2020 … His stand-up has not always been free of controversy – but Ricky Gervais is to receive an accolade for comedy that makes the world a better place.
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Tue 01 December 2020
Dave Chappelle has YouTube's top trending video of 2020
Comic's thoughts following the death of George Floyd
01/12/2020 … Dave Chappelle’s ruminations on Black Lives Matter in the week George Floyd died was the No 1 trending video on YouTube this year, the streaming platform has…
Work under way on Rob & Romesh Vs series three
...and a League Of Their Own UK road trip
01/12/2020 … Romesh Ranganathan is living up to his reputation as one of the hardest-working comedians on TV by filming two new shows.
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air comes to Sky Comedy
Will Smith sitcom available on demand from January
01/12/2020 … The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is coming to Sky Comedy from the new year.
Filming starts on Brian & Charles
First look at Brian Gittins movie
01/12/2020 … The Brian Gittins film, Brian & Charles, has begun filming in North Wales, after a nine-month delay because of coronavirus.
Mon 30 November 2020
© UKTV Contestants revealed for Taskmaster New Year special
Comedians replaced by celebs for one-off show
30/11/2020 … The line-up has been revealed for the Taskmaster New Year’s special – with the usual comedians replaced by celebrities.
Angela Barnes films sitcom teaser
About a woman in love with a Death Row prisoner
30/11/2020 … Angela Barnes has recorded a taster episode of a possible new sitcom In Bird, she plays an insecure woman fast approaching 40, who becomes pen pals – and…
John Shuttleworth's creator breaks character
Two part Radio 4 series for Graham Fellows
30/11/2020 … John Shuttleworth creator Graham Fellows is to appear as himself in a two-part Radio 4 series this Christmas.