A new competition by NextUp (‘the Netflix of UK stand-up’) has launched to find the best comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe. The winner receives what is undeniably the BIGGEST award in comedy ever.... more
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The David Johnson Emerging Talent Award aims to celebrate the life of maverick producer David Johnson who died in 2020. The cash prize of £11000 – £1000 more than the Dave Edinburgh Comedy... more
Comedian John Bishop and his son Joe will share the realities of hearing loss in a personal and insightful new documentary for ITV and ITV Hub, Joe & John Bishop: Life After Deaf.Co-produced by... more
The BBC has announced that the upcoming episodes of Mock the Week - beginning this autumn - are to be the show’s last as the satirical series ends its time on BBC Two after 17 years, 21... more
Boarders, a brand new coming-of-age comedy drama created by BAFTA nominated Daniel Lawrence Taylor (Timewasters), has been commissioned for BBC Three and BBC iPlayer.The six-part series produced by... more
The first-ever Yorkshire Comedy Awards took place on Sunday night. The event was held at Mill Valley Brewery, Cleckheaton. Nominations were taken initially via the Yorkshire Comedy Forum, the... more
Following an in depth selection process, involving industry leaders across business and editorial, Sea & Sky Pictures has been selected as the North East production company to co-develop a slate... more
Michelle de Swarte has been on the move since birth; she's moved country four times, been homeless three times, been a fashion model, a cleaner, a reporter, presenter, writer, cat sitter and actor.... more
Performers union Equity is to launch a new Comedians’ Charter at the Fringe, comprising a set of standards for venues and promoters to sign up to, ensuring the safety and fair treatment of comedians... more
There's a prettty good chance The Last Leg will be discussing the Commonwealth Games this week. And I would also imagine the Women's Euros will get a look in too as England play Germany in the final... more
