'There's a real danger for the future of the Edinburgh Fringe'
29/05/2021 … The entire future of the Edinburgh Fringe is under threat if the Scottish government does not ease social distancing rules soon, its organiser has warned.
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Sat 29 May 2021
© BBC/Fremantle Productions Count Arthur Strong comes to Netflix
The week's best comedy on demand
29/05/2021 … The week's best comedy on demand.
© WENN Comedy producer Charlie Hanson hit by 'predator' claims
TV veteran says he's 'shocked and appalled' at allegations
29/05/2021 … Veteran comedy producer Charlie Hanson has been hit by allegations of sexual misconduct.
Sophie Duker's axed Palestine routine 'broke broadcast rules'
So say Comedy Central after comics quit panel show over 'interference'
29/05/2021 … Comedy Central says that Sophie Duker’s routine about Palestine was cut from its all-female panel show because it broke broadcast rules.
Fri 28 May 2021
Comedians up for British Podcast Awards 2021
28/05/2021 … Alan Partridge, James Acaster and French and Saunders are among the nominees in this year’s British Podcast Awards.
BBC rejects complaints over 'white male confidence' joke
Katherine Ryan cleared over All That Glitters line
28/05/2021 … The BBC has rejected complaints about Katherine Ryan joking about the ‘confidence of straight white men’.
Sky and Birmingham rep seek new comedy voices
Big scheme for would-be writers
28/05/2021 … Sky has joined forces with the Birmingham Repertory Theatre to find and encourage new comedy writers.
Anonymous benefactor gives £25k to live comedy fund
Final push for more to help struggling industry
28/05/2021 … An anonymous backer yesterday gave £25,000 to the #SaveLiveComedy Fund to help comedians cope with the Covid lockdown.