David Rainford, one of the quizzers on the BBC show Eggheads, has died.Fellow quizzer and comedian Paul Sinha tweeted: "Devastated at the loss of my friend, David Rainford. Egghead, great bloke,... more
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Comedian Ed Gamble has postponed his forthcoming European tour due to the coronavirus outbreak.The stand-up was due to play 11 dates across Europe starting this week but the decision has been taken... more
A new play about British comedy legend Frankie Howerd is to receive its world premiere this year.'Howerd's End', directed by Joe Harmston explores the clandestine relationship between comedy... more
Best-selling author Adam Kay is writing a children's book.Kay's Anatomy will be published by Puffin on 15th October and is aimed at aged 8–12 years,Kay's Anatomy will offer readers "an organ-by-... more
Daniel Sloss's critically acclaimed stand-up show X is to be screened in cinemas in Australia. The screenings will take place on 25th March in six venues which are part of Palace Cinemas,... more
Billy Connolly has said that he will no longer be doing any stand-up comedy onstage.He said at the launch of his art exhibition Born on a Rainy Day that his Parkinson's diagnosis had finally put a... more
The transmission date has been confirmed for Kate And Koji, the new ITV1 sitcom starring Brenda Blethyn and Jimmy Akingbola.It will air at 8pm on Wednesdays, startong on March 18.Brenda Blethyn... more
Following selling out an entire month-long run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and adding a major extension to his biggest nationwide tour to date after selling out the first leg, Netflix ... more
More cast members have been confirmed for the American pilot of his BBC show This Country, including the two actors who will play American versions of cousins Kerry and Kurtan Mucklowe.Deadline has... more
Elis James & John Robins' Radio 5 show has been a big winner at The Radio Academy Awards, known as the Arias. Their Friday show was the Gold Winner of the Funniest Show at the awards this evening... more
