Marc Maron signs new WTF podcast deal
Acast to host and monetise the show for the next three years
25/05/2022 … Marc Maron has signed a three-year deal to host his hit WTF podcast on the giant Acast platform.
Wed 25 May 2022
Paul Zerdin to tape a new live show
Comic's theatre fundraiser will be recorded
25/05/2022 … Former America’s Got Talent winner Paul Zerdin is to tape a live show for release as a special.
Thu 19 May 2022
Andy Riley reopens his mentor scheme for comedy writers of colour
19/05/2022 … Comedy writer Andy Riley has launched his annual mentoring scheme for people of colour who are new or newish to his profession.
Wed 18 May 2022
NextUp launches new act competition at the Comedy Store
18/05/2022 … Stand-up streaming service NextUp is launching a new act competition at the Comedy Store.
Mon 16 May 2022
Robin Ince launches tour podcast
As he hits the road with Professor Brian Cox.
16/05/2022 … Robin Ince has launched a new podcast about his world tour with his Infinite Monkey Cage co-host Professor Brian Cox.
Fri 13 May 2022
James Corden's talk show returns to the UK
Four episodes will be taped in London this summer
13/05/2022 … The Late Late Show with James Corden is returning to London for a week of special episodes this summer.
Thu 12 May 2022
BBC wants more comedy from North East England
New development partnership launched
12/05/2022 … BBC Comedy has set up a new partnership to develop scripted comedy in the North East of England, with the aim of getting of more of the region’s talent on…
Wed 11 May 2022
© BBC BBC piles on the Guilt
Third series for Neil Forsyth’s drama
11/05/2022 … Neil Forsyth’s drama Guilt will return for a third and final series, the BBC announced at its Comedy Festival in Newcastle this afternoon.