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Sat 14 September 2019
Fri 13 September 2019
Nordic move
Taskmaster gets two more international versions
13/09/2019 … Finland and Norway are to make their own versions of Taskmaster – following the success of other remakes in Sweden and Denmark.
New SNL cast member hit by racism row
Shane Gillis used offensive language in a 2018 podcast
13/09/2019 … A new Saturday Night Live cast member has been blasted for a racist comment just hours after joining the show.
Thu 12 September 2019
Comic Caimh McDonnell up for £20k book prize
12/09/2019 … Comedian turned author Caimh McDonnell has been shortlisted for a £20,000 book prize.
South Park comes to Amazon Prime
And - to a much lesser extent – Netflix
12/09/2019 … South Park has landed on Amazon Prime.
Who's on Harry Hill's new Channel 4 show?
First guest comedians announced
12/09/2019 … The first guest comedians have been confirmed for Harry Hill’s return to Channel 4.
When is Russell Howard and Mum: Globetrotters returning?
12/09/2019 … Comedy Central has confirmed an air date for Russell Howard’s fourth travelogue series with his mother Ninettte.
Wed 11 September 2019
NextUp to film stand-up specials at Soho Theatre
11/09/2019 … Soho Theatre has signed a deal with streaming platform NextUp to film and distribute a series of live comedy specials.