All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
King Rocker selected for Sheffield Doc/Fest
08/06/2020 … A film Stewart Lee made about Birmingham post-punk band The Nightingales is to receive its world premiere at the Sheffield Doc/Fest.
© C4 Almost 500 complained after she said she wished Boris Johnson dead
08/06/2020 … TV regulators Ofcom have decided not to take action against The Last Leg after Miriam Margolyes confessed on the show that she wanted Boris Johnson to die of coronavirus.
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.
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.
© GCB Films/Infinity Hill 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…
© Steve Ullathorne 06/06/2020 … Here's Chortle's daily round-up of new comedy to watch at home during lockdown.
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.
'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.
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