© Matt Crockett Streaming festival includes The Covid Arms and No More Jockeys...
16/12/2022 … The initial schedule has been confirmed for Mark Watson’s Access Festival of streaming shows next month.
© ITV One of four finalists in female script hunt
15/12/2022 … Four finalists have been announced for a script competition seeking comedy pilots written by women, and featuring female lead characters over the age of 45.
With team captains Michael Legge and Bethany Black
15/12/2022 … Michael Legge and Bethany Black are to be team captains on a new music-based panel show podcast.
Comedian of the Year contenders, punsters and more...
13/12/2022 … The Leicester Comedy Festival has announced the comedians taking part in its flagship competitions next year.
Comedy event wins at UK Festival Awards.
13/12/2022 … Alpine comedy festival Altitude has been named best overseas festival at the UK Festival Awards.
...as production company bolsters development team
08/12/2022 … TV production company Tiger Aspect has signed an exclusive deal with Phone Shop creator Phil Bowker that gives then first dibs on his next projects.
© Comedy Central Comedy Central opts for a roster of comics for next season
07/12/2022 … The Daily Show will continue with a series of guests host once Trevor Noah leaves, broadcaster Comedy Central has announced.
© C4 QI host on the mend from bronchial pneumonia
07/12/2022 … Sandi Toksvig has left hospital after being laid low with bronchial pneumonia while touring Australia.
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