The Comedy Women in Print Prize (CWIP), set up by Helen Lederer last year, has announced the shortlists for the UK and Ireland’s only awards to shine a light on funny writing by women. In all... more
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Maria Bamford's London date has now been rescheduled for 2021.The star was due to appear at EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney) on June 26. She will now appear at the same venue on Friday, February 5,... more
The BBC has announced the transmission date for the brand new lockdown comedy, Staged, starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen.The first of six episodes will be broadcast on Wednesday, 10 June at 10... more
Comedian Mo Gilligan has complained that a story about his appearance on Celebrity Gogglebox failed to get his name and his friend's name right in the caption.A report on Mirror Online showed a... more
Leigh Francis has issued an apology via social media for his portrayal of black characters on television in the past.Posting on his Keith Lemon Instagram account he said: "Hi, my name is Leigh... more
Simon Day presents his very first online show with all his favourite characters from the Fast Show and many more. You can't get more intimate than this as Simon entertains you from his living room... more
Alan Partridge is returning with a podcast – beamed to listeners direct from his Norfolk oasthouse (well, actually yes, it is his shed).The Oasthouse: The Alan Partridge Podcast will be out later... more
Alternative cabaret artists The Tiger Lillies have created a two-part album written and recorded during lockdown. Covid-19 II will be released exclusively on Bandcamp on Friday June 5, with... more
Emma Sidi stars in the self-penned web pilot La Princesa de Woking, “a totally ridiculous Spanish-Language soap opera set in a British cul-de-sac”.It is directed by award-winning directorial duo Big... more
Jayde Adams and Maisie Adam (both pictured) are among the comedians taking part in a global comedy marathon this weekend. The show will feature funny people from every continent and almost... more
