Comedy channel NextUp links with Amazon
Now a bolt-on for Prime subscribers
02/11/2017 … Stand-up on-demand service NextUp has signed a deal to make its comedy specials available via Amazon.
Thu 02 November 2017
Bob Mortimer wins Taskmaster series 5
Now returns for a Champion of Champions challenge
02/11/2017 … Bob Mortimer is to take part in the Taskmaster ‘Champion of Champions’ special after triumphing in the fifth series last night.
Wed 01 November 2017
© ITV Anna Maxwell Martin joins Good Omens
More casting news for Gaiman/Pratchett comedy
01/11/2017 … More casting has been announced for Good Omens, the TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s comedy fantasy.
Tue 31 October 2017
© David Shankbone/CC BY-SA 3.0 YouTube boost for female comics
New global scheme offers mentors and facilities
31/10/2017 … YouTube has launched a global programme to mentor and promote female comedy talent.
Sun 29 October 2017
Comics launch website to help the homeless
Sean Lock, Bill Bailey and Lee Mack get behind Nextmeal.co.uk
29/10/2017 … Sean Lock, Bill Bailey and Lee Mack are helping to launch a new website designed to help homeless people in London find out where their nearest hot meal is.
Sat 28 October 2017
© BBC Lenny Henry makes Commonwealth documentary
28/10/2017 … Sir Lenny Henry is to present a BBC One documentary about the British Commonwealth.
Thu 26 October 2017
© Bafta Gervais's 'platinum tickets' raise £200,000 for charity
Humanity boosts RSPCA and cancer causes
26/10/2017 … Ricky Gervais has raised £200,000 for charity from sales of premium tickets for his stand-up tour Humanity.
Wed 25 October 2017
© BBC/Avalon/Matt Frost Work starts on Not Going Out series 9
Episodes to be filmed from next month
25/10/2017 … Lee Mack is to start recording the ninth season of his BBC One sitcom Not Going Out from next month.