Frank Skinner previews a new tour
10/01/2019 … Frank Skinner has announced four low-key preview dates for a new live show.
Thu 10 January 2019
Wed 09 January 2019
When is Russell Howard & Mum: Globetrotters on?
Launch date for Comedy Central travelogue
09/01/2019 … Russell Howard and Mum: Globetrotters has been given a launch date by Comedy Central.
Tue 08 January 2019
Archer comes to Freeview
Animated spy comedy on new DMAX channel
08/01/2019 … Animated spy comedy Archer is to be available free to view in the UK for the first time.
© Idil Sukan Comedians up for 2019 Audio Drama awards
Who's on the right wavelength?
08/01/2019 … Bridget Christie, Rob Newman and Tim Key are all in the running for this year’s BBC Audio Drama Awards.
Sat 05 January 2019
Tony Hinchcliffe brings his Kill Tony podcast to the UK
As well as making his British stand-up debut
05/01/2019 … American stand-up and podcaster Tony Hinchcliffe is set to make his UK and Ireland debuts.
Fri 21 December 2018
Soho Theatre's artistic director stands down
21/12/2018 … Soho Theatre’s artistic director Steve Marmion has announced he is quitting the theatre in the New Year.
Thu 20 December 2018
Elvis Dead heads to Melbourne
Australian fest announces more shows
20/12/2018 … Rob Kemp’s retelling of the Evil Dead 2 through the songs of Elvis Presley is heading to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Wed 19 December 2018
Lecicester Comedy Fest announces its competition finalists
Promising newbies, pun-slingers and golden oldies
19/12/2018 … The finalists have been announced for the range of competitions run by the Leicester Comedy Festival.