Netflix cancels its all-black sketch show
03/06/2020 … Netflix has cancelled the comedy sketch show from all-black troupe Astronomy Club after one season.
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Wed 03 June 2020
© Martyn Burdon Lenny Henry painting makes the National Portrait Gallery
03/06/2020 … This portrait of Sir Lenny Henry has been selected for this year’s prestigious BP Portrait Award show at London’s National Portrait Gallery.
Tue 02 June 2020
© BBC Charlie Higson revives Swiss Toni
...as Mackenzie Crook brings back Mr Bagshaw
02/06/2020 … Charlie Higson's smooth-talking used car dealer Swiss Toni and Mackenzie Crook’s ineffectual teacher Mr Bagshaw are both being revived by the BBC.
Jason Manford praised for his 'selfless' charity work in lockdown
Honour from the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester
02/06/2020 … Jason Manford has been given a 'special recognition award' for helping the community during the coronavirus crisis.
A Dad's Army tour, do you think that's wise?
Cast of Lost Episodes were in talks about a live show
02/06/2020 … The cast who recreated the lost Dad’s Army episodes have been asked to go on tour with a live version of the show.
Online comedian of the year contest launched
02/06/2020 … New act competitions are usually the bread-and-butter of the open mic comedy circuit.
Mon 01 June 2020
© BBC / Alan Peebles Two Doors Down gets a fifth series
BBC Two recommissions Scottish suburban sitcom
01/06/2020 … BBC Two's suburban sitcom Two Doors Down is to return for a fifth series, the corporation has announced.
'Thank you' gig as comedy support fund nears £100k
Richard Herring to host NextUp show
01/06/2020 … Comedy streaming service NextUp is hosting a gala this weekend as a 'thank you' to supporters who have contributed nearly £100,000 to a fund to help…