Some of the UK's top one-liner gagsmiths have taken part in the filming of a new ITV pilot.Out There, to be broadcast later this month, is filmed in various locations with stand-ups making site... more
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Bob Mortimer has asked Vic Reeves to sing a classic pop song at his funeral.Mortimer revealed on Desert Island Discs to host Lauren Laverne that he would like Vic – real name Jim Moir – to sing... more
Comedian Njambi McGrath has been chosen as 'top of the bill' at this year's New Act of the Year competition.Eamon Goodfellow was second and Mad Ron aka Steve Lee, was third.The comedians were among... more
The finalists have been announced for the Leicester Square Theatre Sketch Off Final 2019.The final will take place on Sunday, February 24 and will see ten acts competing for the title.Anna Mann... more
Fern Brady has announced dates in Australia, UK and Europe for her new show Power and Chaos.The Scottish comic has previously been seen on shows including Live from the BBC, Live from... more
Clive Swift, the actor best known for playing Hyacinth Bucket's husband Richard in Keeping Up Appearances, has ded. He was 82.Swift played the role in the hit BBC One sitcom for six years ... more
Comedian and star of I, Daniel Blake Dave Johns is to co-star with Alison Steadman in a new film about a couple who fall for each other while walking their dogs.Deadline reports that Paul Morrison... more
Tributes have been paid to comedian Jeremy Hardy, who has died aged 57.Hardy was a leading light of 1980s alternative comedy, part of the second wave of stand-ups who emerged with a determination to... more
Comedian Jeremy Hardy has died. He was 57.His friend and publicist Amanda Emery issued the following statement: "Friends and family of comedian Jeremy Hardy, are immensely sad to announce that Jeremy... more
Scottish comedian Hamish Tennant has died.The comic, dubbed the "godfather of Glasgow comedy" had been ill for a while. Late last year a crowdfunding campaign was set up for him as he was mainly... more
