Comedy features heavily in a forthcoming BBC season The Big British Asian Summer, celebrating the cultural and artistic contribution of Asian Britons.BBC Two Presents The Big Asian Stand-... more
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Sacha Baron Cohen's new Showtime show is coming to Channel 4. Famous for creating a roster of iconic moments and incendiary characters, Baron Cohen returns to series television for the first time in... more
Some of the funniest performers in comedy are to join Battersea Arts Centre’s Phoenix Season in two special shows in its newly reopened Grand Hall on Monday 23 September and Monday 9 December. The... more
Presenter Jonathan Ross is to join Comedy Central's Roast Battle UK judging panel alongside host Jimmy Carr and judge Katherine Ryan for the second series of the hit stand-up roast... more
The Petfringe Comedian of the Year final has taken place, compered by organiser Andy Stedman.The winner receives £10,001 - the highest stand-up comedy prize in the UK.And the winner is Simon Lomas.... more
Our Shirley Valentine Summer will see Melinda Messenger, Sian Lloyd, Nancy Dell’Olio, Aggie MacKenzie, Ninia Benjamin, Lizzie Cundy, Annabel Giles and Ingrid Tarrant escape to a Greek island for the... more
Comedian Doug Stanhope has written a typically honest, moving eulogy for comedian Sean Rouse, who died on June 29 following a stroke and a heart attack.Writing for Vulture Stanhope said that Rouse... more
Hat Trick Productions is making a brand new comedy quiz about football, called ‘Football Genius’ for ITV1.The show will be hosted by Tim Vine, who will be joined by team captains Olympic hockey... more
David Tennant, Kylie Minogue and Adam Hills are among the guests who will appear with the Muppets when they appear live at the 02 Arena in London on July 13 & 14. The celebrities will join... more
Following his successful debut UK tour, comedian, choirboy and co-host of Soccer AM, Lloyd Griffith is going back on the road with his new stand-up show, All Rounder. Beginning at Edinburgh’s The... more
