When Sean Hughes won the Perrier
Rare footage unearthed on the third anniversary of his death
16/10/2020 … Rare footage of Sean Hughes performing in Edinburgh on the year he won the Perrier has been unearthed on the third anniversary of his death.
Fri 16 October 2020
Who's on the Big Zuu’s Big Eats Christmas special?
Comics reunite with the grime star
16/10/2020 … The guests have been announced for the two Christmas specials of Big Zuu’s Big Eats.
Thu 15 October 2020
Industry giant buys a stake in Gag Reflex agency
DDLT Entertainment also creates a new production company
15/10/2020 … Production giant DLT Entertainment has further expanded its reach into the live comedy world, buying a stake in Manchester-based talent agency Gag Reflex.
Tue 13 October 2020
Ignacio Lopez to record a stand-up special
EspañYOLO heads for album release
13/10/2020 … Half-Spanish, half-Welsh comic Ignacio Lopez is to record a stand-up special next month.
Young, funny – and already winning!
Louise Rennison prizes awarded
13/10/2020 … Six young comedy talents have been named as winners in the first Louise Rennison National Funny Award.
Meet the comedy writers of the future
BBC scheme unveils its class of 2020
13/10/2020 … The BBC has picked 19 aspiring comedy scribes to join its Writersroom development programme.
Thu 08 October 2020
'Fantastic four' join BBC Studios' comedy department
New producers at programme-making arm
08/10/2020 … The comedy department at BBC Studios has appointed four new producers.
Wed 07 October 2020
© C4 When is the Last Leg back for a 20th series?
Channel 4 announces show's return with a Stand Up To Cancer special
07/10/2020 … Channel 4 has confirmed that The Last Leg will return on October 23.