How streaming is changing TV comedy
Broadcasters seek niche shows, not blockbuster ratings
26/07/2019 … The boom in TV streaming services has fundamentally changed the sort of comedy that’s being made, an industry panel has revealed.
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Comedy club owners: We wouldn't censor, BUT...
Gatekeepers speak on the state of the live industry at Just For Laughs
25/07/2019 … Comedy club owners say they would never tell a stand-up what to say on stage – but they might not employ them if they proved too offensive.
Will and Grace comes to an end – again
Revived sitcom's next season will be its last
25/07/2019 … Will & Grace is coming to an end – for a second time.
Titania McGrath TV show in the pipeline
Production company buys up the rights to the woke campaigner
25/07/2019 … Campaigner Titania McGrath could be taking her woke message to TV.
© C4 HBO picks up Aisling Bea and Sharon Horgan comedy
Delilah had been turned down by Channel 4
25/07/2019 … An Aisling Bea and Sharon Horgan comedy which Channel 4 turned down has been picked up in the States.
Amazon confirms British stand-up specials
25/07/2019 … Amazon Prime have confirmed a new batch of comedy specials, including shows from Chris Ramsey, Ed Gamble, Flo & Joan and Paul Chowdhry.
Chris Ramsey announces his biggest tour
25/07/2019 … Chris Ramsey has announced his biggest stand-up tour to date The comic will play more than 40 dates between March and May next year, plus a homecoming performance…
Ricky Gervais stars in Scooby-Doo
25/07/2019 … Ricky Gervais is to make a guest appearance in an episode of Scooby-Doo.