The funeral has taken place of Carol Sarler, who was the first regular newspaper comedy critic in the UK.Sarler died in April. Her death was not Covid19-related, but because of restrictions only... more
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The acclaimed Ricky Gervais series After Life is to return for a third series on Netflix.The news was announced today with creator and star Gervais tweeting: "Because so many of you watched #... more
Some of the best bits of Michael McIntyre's recent primetime television shows are to be repackaged and broadcast by BBC One.In Michael McIntyre’s Big Laughs the stand-up star takes a look back... more
Joining Fleabag, Mr Swallow's Houdini, Jen Brister, Nish Kumar and many more, two new shows by Dave’s Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show 2019 winner Jordan Brookes (Bleed, 2018) and 2015 Funny... more
BBC Scotland is to celebrate the life and work of comic icon Billy Connolly.At the heart of a season of programmes will be a new six-part series Billy And Us. The new series, which starts on May 14... more
Eddie Izzard is to headline a major online fundraiser featuring artists from all around the world.To celebrate international comedy, offer stand-up fans some stay-at-home entertainment and to raise... more
Comedians Bob Odenkirk and David Cross are to put the team back together for a special version of the cult sketch show Mr Show.The Zoom version will happen on Wednesday, May 13 and will be to raise... more
With the planned version of Sea Shambles sadly unable to go ahead, there will be a rejigged version of the show going out online on the same date and time.The Cosmic Shambles Network can now announce... more
Comedian campaigner and much more Mark Thomas has launched a new weekly podcast, entitled The Things About Us, in which he explores Britishness, identity and, knowing what Thomas is like, a... more
Radio 4 is to broadcast a one-off lockdown special of Down The Line, the groundbreaking spoof phone-in show hosted by Gary Bellamy and brought to you from the creators of The Fast Show, Paul... more
