Women in Comedy Festival to return
Over 11 days in Manchester this October
22/07/2021 … The Women in Comedy Festival will return to Manchester in October, organisers have announced.
Thu 22 July 2021
© BBC Comedy writer Sian Harries pegged as 'one to watch'
Edinburgh TV festival also spotlights a trio of comedy producers
22/07/2021 … Man Down co-writer Sian Harries and a trio of comedy producers have been named as ‘ones to watch’ by the Edinburgh TV festival.
Wed 21 July 2021
Netflix announces launch date for Phil Wang's stand-up special
Just before his book comes out...
21/07/2021 … Netflix has announced that Phil Wang’s stand-up special will be released on August 10.
Ronny Chieng writes martial arts comedy
To be produced by Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman
21/07/2021 … Comic Ronny Chieng is writing a martial arts comedy film to be produced by Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman.
Tue 20 July 2021
Podcasters Assemble!
London podcast festival line-up announced
20/07/2021 … The first batch of events have gone on sale for the sixth annual London Podcast Festival.
Sara Barron announces first tour
30 dates for Enemies Closer stand-up show
20/07/2021 … Sara Barron has announced an autumn tour of her latest solo show, Enemies Closer.
Fri 16 July 2021
More award love for Ted Lasso
...plus two nods for Bo Burnham in the Television Critics Association awards
16/07/2021 … Ted Lasso leads the field in the Television Critics Association award shortlists, announced last night.
Thu 15 July 2021
Meet the class clowns
Dundee school wins Beano joke contest
15/07/2021 … Class 5B at Forthill Primary School in Dundee have been named the funniest pupils in the land.