news

Russell Brand in black suit
Tuesday, 18 June 2013 - 9:21pm

Russell Brand has shown up a team of presenters on a U.S. TV show after appearing live on air to promote his new tour.

David Walliams profile shot
Thursday, 7 March 2013 - 11:13am

David Walliams has revealed how Steve Martin gave him inspiration to become a stand-up in an interview with the Hollywood actor and comedian for GQ Magazine.

Rufus Hound
Wednesday, 6 March 2013 - 2:16pm

Footage of Rufus Hound's daring feat of smashing eggs with a mallet attached to his penis has been released on You Tube.

Ricky Gervais as Derek
Tuesday, 5 March 2013 - 1:44pm

Ricky Gervais’s latest creation Derek has been commissions for a second series by Channel 4.

Eddie Izzard outside shot with coat on
Monday, 4 March 2013 - 10:31am

Eddie Izzard has been announced as the secret headliner for Altitude Festival 2013.

Comedy Hullabaloo Stratford-upon-Avon
Thursday, 28 February 2013 - 12:30pm

Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Mark Watson and Danny Bhoy are among the comedians set to grace the stage of a brand new comedy festival in Stratford-upon-Avon.

London Irish Comedy Festival
Thursday, 28 February 2013 - 11:40am

A host of Irish comedians are set to take over a corner of Trafalgar Square on Sunday 17 March as part of the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Ricky Gervais studio shot
Thursday, 28 February 2013 - 11:03am

Ricky Gervais is set to bring The Office back after a decade for a one-off special in aid of Comic Relief.

James Marsden with a carrot
Friday, 22 February 2013 - 12:24pm

James Marsden has been signed up to star as a rival anchor to Will Ferrell in Anchorman 2.

Peacock and Gamble
Friday, 22 February 2013 - 10:50am

Comedy duo Peacock and Gamble are heading for Radio 4 with a pilot radio version of their 2011 Edinburgh Fringe show.

UKTV
Thursday, 21 February 2013 - 11:57am

UKTV has announced plans to for more ambitious programming across it’s network, including more comedy shows on Dave and Gold.

Run For Your Wife - Danny Dyer film
Thursday, 21 February 2013 - 10:55am

A comedy film starring Danny Dyer has flopped on it’s opening weekend at Box office after taking a mere £747 on its opening weekend.

Jessica Hynes in Up The Women
Wednesday, 20 February 2013 - 2:49pm

BBC Four is moving into the studio after giving the green-light to Jessica Hynes new show about the suffragettes.

Beppe Grillo - Italian comedian
Wednesday, 20 February 2013 - 10:54am

An Italian comedian is causing an upset in Italy's parliamentary elections after a surge in popularity for his anti-establishment movement.

Jay Foreman
Wednesday, 20 February 2013 - 10:23am

Jay Foreman has apologised after he accidentally sold CDs at a children’s show which contained explicit swearing and sexual references.

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer
Tuesday, 19 February 2013 - 4:43pm

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer are heading back to the BBC with a new sitcom pilot.

Frankie Boyle close-up
Monday, 18 February 2013 - 11:54am

Frankie Boyle is lending his support to a group of campaigners who are opposing plans to build flats on green space in Glasgow’s West End.

Alexander Armstrong
Monday, 18 February 2013 - 11:20am

Alexander Armstrong has hit out at manufactured outrage in the media and the culture of caution which has been adopted at the BBC in an interview with The Independent on Sunday.

Chris Addison comedian
Monday, 18 February 2013 - 10:55am

Chris Addison has spoken about his role in directing Armando Iannucci's Veep.

Russell Howard 450 281
Monday, 18 February 2013 - 10:25am

Russell Howard has been dubbed the 'king of the mingers' in a new poll to find the nation's top 'wierd crush'.

Syndicate content