© NBC Sky acquires Young Rock
Comedy about the wrestler's early life
30/07/2021 … Sky has brought the rights to Young Rock, the American comedy series about wrestler Dwayne Johnson’s early days.
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Comedian Paul Eastwood dies after balcony fall
'Words can’t even begin to describe the heartache I have'
29/07/2021 … Paul Eastwood, a comedian who had spent 20 years working cruise ships, clubs and and TV warm-ups, has died after falling from a balcony.
Jennifer Saunders, Eddie Izzard and Bill Bailey join fantasy movie Man & Witch
Cast also includes Pauline McLynn and Reginald D. Hunter
29/07/2021 … Jennifer Saunders, Eddie Izzard and Bill Bailey have joined the cast of the forthcoming romantic comedy fantasy film Man & Witch.
Kiri Pritchard-McLean records her first sitcom
With a cast of familiar comedy names
29/07/2021 … Kiri Pritchard-McLean is to star in her own sitcom for BBC Radio Wales.
Comedians take on 'messy eating' challenges
New digital series for Channel 4
29/07/2021 … Comedians are to take part in ‘fun and messy eating challenges’ for a new Channel 4 series.
More names join the 2021 Edinburgh Fringe line-up
Announcements include the PBH Free Fringe programme
29/07/2021 … A host of new comedy shows have been announced for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe - including the PBH Free Fringe programme.
© C4/Rockerdale Studios, Rosie Jones hits the road again...
C4 orders more Mission: Accessible, with Ashley Storrie, Big Zuu, and Mike Wozniak
29/07/2021 … Rosie Jones is to make a second series of her Channel 4 travelogue Mission: Accessible.
HIGNFY gagsmith Zoe Tomalin wins comedy writing prize
Award in honour of Reggie Perrin creator David Nobbs
29/07/2021 … Comedy writer Zoe Tomalin has won the annual award for new talent handed out in honour of Reggie Perrin creator David Nobbs.