Another drive-in comedy gig announced
08/06/2020 … Another drive-in stand-up night has been announced as the comedy world struggles with ways to operate in the world of lockdown.
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All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 08 June 2020
Revealed: The funniest female novelists of 2020
Comedy Women in Print Prize reveals its shortlists
08/06/2020 … The nominees have been announced for the second annual Comedy Women in Print Prize.
Sun 07 June 2020
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The best of the week's comedy on TV and radio
07/06/2020 … The best of the week's comedy on TV and radio Sunday June THE RANGANATION: This week, Romesh Ranganathan will be joined virtually by Paloma Faith…
Sat 06 June 2020
© Steve Ullathorne Les Dennis revives washed-up comedian Jigsy
06/06/2020 … Here's Chortle's daily round-up of new comedy to watch at home during lockdown.
Fri 05 June 2020
Comics to do battle in TV lockdown knockout contest
Gina Yashere and Piff The Magic Dragon among acts on US show
05/06/2020 … British comics Gina Yashere and Piff The Magic Dragon are to take part in a new televised comedy competition in America.
Sophie Duker takes a stance on News Quiz diversity
'I won't return unless another black person is in the credits'
05/06/2020 … Sophie Duker says she will no longer appear on The News Quiz unless it employs more black people.
Simon Farnaby writes his first children's book
About a Dark Ages wizard in modern times
05/06/2020 … Simon Farnaby is writing his first children’s book, about a Dark Ages warlock who finds himself in the 21st Century.
Leigh Francis apologises for Bo'Selecta's black caricatures
'I didn't realise how offensive it was' says Keith Lemon comic
05/06/2020 … Keith Lemon creator Leigh Francis has offered a teary apology for mimicking black celebrities on his early TV shows, The comedian said he was 'deeply sorry…