Notting Hill director Roger Michell dies at 65
One of the biggest British comedy films ever
23/09/2021 … Notting Hill director Roger Michell has died at the age of 65, his publicist has announced.
Thu 23 September 2021
Fifth series for Frankie Boyle’s New World Order
23/09/2021 … Frankie Boyle’s New World Order is to return for a fifth series.
Brian & Roger podcast becomes a stage play
With Dan Skinner and Harry Peacock
23/09/2021 … Dan Skinner and Harry Peacock’s podcast Brian & Roger is to be turned into a stage play.
Wed 22 September 2021
Comedy Women In Print announces 2021 shortlist
Including Dolly Alderton Mel Giedroyc and Lynne Truss
22/09/2021 … Dolly Alderton, Mel Giedroyc and Lynne Truss are among the authors shortlisted for this year’s Comedy Women In Print prize.
© Damian Bennett Tim Minchin announces more 2021 UK dates
22/09/2021 … Tim Minchin has added three more dates to his UK tour, which kicks off next month.
Tue 21 September 2021
© Sammy Staniforth / Crosscut Media Union Jack radio confirms stand-up broadcasts
Club nights to air from October 7
21/09/2021 … Digital radio station Union Jack has announced a launch date for its new stand-up show.
Thu 16 September 2021
© Dylan Parrin Assembly Garden will return to Coventry
16/09/2021 … It was intended as a City of Culture pop-up, but Assembly Festival Garden will return to Coventry next year after proving a hit with audiences.
Meet Sky's future comedy writing stars
Winners of mentoring scheme announced
16/09/2021 … Stand-up Rob Carter is one of 11 writers picked to take part in a six-month programme to develop new comedy writing.