Freddie Starr's funeral has taken place in Liverpool at Prescot Parish Church.According to the BBC the madcap comedian's coffin was accompanied by his own versions of the Elvis Presley songs Don... more
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Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan have started shooting the new series of the Trip.Welshman Rob Brydon posted this picture on Twitter confirming the news that the new series will see the duo embarking on a... more
Channel 4 has revealed the cast and an image, for This Way Up (previously called as Happy AF); A pin-sharp and poignant new six-part comedy in association with Hulu in the U.S., written by and... more
Four weeks after Stan & Ollie debuted in the Official Film Chart, the film has jumped up a massive 28 places to reach Number 1 following its release on disc.Stan & Ollie ... more
The BBC has defended comedian Jo Brand over her joke about throwing battery acid instead of milkshake.Brand made the joke on Tuesday night's edition of comedy show Heresy, which was broadcast on... more
Faber & Faber is to publish a new book from Stewart Lee, March of the Lemmings, out on 5th September to coincide with his new live show, Snowflake/Tornado.As a Metropolitan Elitist... more
David Baddiel’s first original stage play, starring Alan Davies, is to be performed at the Soho Theatre as part of their autumn season.Baddiel’s first original stage play God’s Dice, is a... more
Vic & Bob’s Big Night Out is returning to BBC Four.Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer will return to the studio for more fun, laughter and madness. You can expect to see your favourite... more
More names have been added to the line-up of this year's Just For Laughs Festival, which takes place in Montreal from July 10 - 28.The new names added included Marc Maron (pictured), Jim Norton... more
Comedian Susie McCabe was the big winner at the Scottish Comedy Awards sponsored by Happier Beauty.McCabe picked up Best Headliner and Best Solo Show for her full-length show Domestic Disaster.... more