As horrible, unexpected news goes, this is both totally horrible and totally unexpected. Rik Mayall was a pivotal figure for a generation of comedy fans. For him to die at 56 is cruel. There was... more
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It was announced this afternoon that comedian and actor Rik Mayall has died aged 56. The Metropolitan Police were called to reports of a sudden death of a man in his fifties at 13:19 BST on... more
After eight hugely successful series on BBC Three, Russell Howard’s Good News is moving to BBC Two.The show, in which Russell comments on the week’s news with a mix of stand-up, sketches and special... more
The UK’s number one comedian, Michael McIntyre is set to return to the stage in 2015 with his new UK & Ireland Arena tour, Happy & Glorious. Tickets go on sale to the general public at... more
Tracy Morgan, comedian and 30 Rock star, remains in a critical condition following a car accident in New Jersey early on Saturday. It has now been confirmed that comedian and writer James McNair,... more
Jim Jefferies has added a second show at the O2 Academy Brixton on July 31. This follows the announcement of a one-off at the same venue on August 1 which sold out in record time and a gig at the... more
T in the Park has announced its line-up for The Stand Comedy Club, taking place in The Scottish Sun Big Top across the weekend of July 11 - 13.Russell Kane is a multi-... more
Kevin Bridges will host three BBC One TV specials during 2014 to coincide with the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Scottish Referendum.Live At The Commonwealth will see the Scottish... more
Musical comedian Tim Minchin is to headline a gig with his full band as part of the British Summer Time Festival in Hyde Park. The Australian appears at the Barclaycard presents British Summer... more
Comedian Omid Djalili has collaborated with producer Rick Blaskey (Three Lions) to release the fans' anthem for the World Cup – England’s Going Out…..(To Do It Again) is available from... more
