Marvelous Mrs Maisel notches up four Screen Actors Guild nominations
13/12/2018 … The nominees have been announced for the 25th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, with Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs Maisel picking up four nods.
Thu 13 December 2018
BBC celebrates 40 years of its radio comedy writers' bursary
...as the latest recipients are named
13/12/2018 … The BBC has announced that Kat Sadler and Catherine Brinkworth are to receive this year’s Radio Comedy Writers' Bursary.
Fri 07 December 2018
Wood made of bronze
Scale model of Victoria's statues go on sale
07/12/2018 … Forty ten-inch statues of Victoria Wood are being sold off, in a bid to fund a full-size version in her home town of Bury The scale models will be cast in…
Wed 05 December 2018
Festivals offer bursaries and mentorship
Help from Manchester and Brighton
05/12/2018 … Greater Manchester Fringe is offering a mentorship for a comedian preparing their first full-length show.
Tue 04 December 2018
Michael Palin to publish his North Korea journal
'They have quite a story to tell’
04/12/2018 … Michael Palin’s journal of his trip to North Korea is to be published next year.
Sharon Horgan developing a ‘morally complex drama’
04/12/2018 … Sharon Horgan is developing what’s described as a ‘morally complex drama’ for Amazon.
Sun 02 December 2018
Steve Coogan misses out on a BIFA gong
Stan and Ollie goes home empty-handed from awards bash
02/12/2018 … Steve Coogan has missed out on a best actor award for his portrayal of Stan Laurel.
Entries open for 2019 Amused Moose Awards
02/12/2018 … Entries have opened for next year’s Amused Moose National New Comic Award.