Doesn't this lockdown drag on?
05/09/2020 … Here's Chortle's daily round-up of new comedy to watch at home during lockdown.
Latest News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sat 05 September 2020
Fri 04 September 2020
© BBC There's no war on left-wing comedy, says new BBC boss
But Tim Davie DOES want a wider range of viewpoints on air
04/09/2020 … New BBC director-general Tim Davie has dismissed ‘nonsense’ and ‘ridiculous’ speculation that he wants to shut down left-wing comedy.
Funny Women announce their 2020 finalists
Eight comics will now perform to an audience entirely made up of judges!
04/09/2020 … The finalists in this year's Funny Women Stage Awards have been announced.
Thu 03 September 2020
Natalie Palamides’ Nate heads to Netflix
Special is being touted as 'this year's Nanette'
03/09/2020 … Nate, Natalie Palamides’ sometimes confrontational clown show about consent, is coming to Netflix.
© Channel 4 Sharon Horgan joins Netflix thriller Criminal
Police interrogation series to return
03/09/2020 … Sharon Horgan has joined the cast of Netflix thriller Criminal.
© BBC Steve Coogan to star in Richard III film
About the historian who discovered his body in a Leicester car park
03/09/2020 … Steve Coogan is to star in a movie about the discovery of Richard III's remains beneath a Leicester car park.
Australia's ABC has a new head of comedy
Todd Abbott has a track record in production
03/09/2020 … Australian state broadcaster ABC has appointed producer Todd Abbott as its new head of comedy.
© BBC Bill Bailey confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing
'‘I’m not Lord of the Dance, I’m more Caretaker of the Dance'
03/09/2020 … Bill Bailey has officially been confirmed for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.