The very first situation comedy commissioned by Channel Four, “The Optimist” is being released on DVD via a crowdfunding campaign. First shown in April 1983, and running for two series (13 episodes... more
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The first casting news has been announced for the West End ransfer of Danny Robins’ edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story. Stephanie Beatriz will play the role of Lauren... more
The UK’s most popular cities for comedy have been ranked in a study conducted by the team at Blackpool Grand Theatre . With comedy gigs and tours picking up again, the... more
There was a mixed response to Liverpool comedian John Bishop's appearance in the second episode of the current series, Doctor Who: Flux, starring Jodie Whittaker as the time travelling star Doctor.... more
Some familiar names and some not so familiar names are taking part in the new series of Comedians Giving Lectures hosted by Sara Pascoe.In each episode comics have to deliver amusing lectures – the... more
Comedians Giving Lectures, hosted by Sara Pascoe, returns to Dave. It is on Wednesdays from November 10, at 9pm and on catch-up on UKTV Play.Here is a list of the guests appearing in this series.Read... more
In recent months there has been a lot of enjoyable press coverage about Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney taking over at Wrexham FC. What has been less reported, however, is the... more
London-based charity, Think Malawi, has announced its first-ever celebrity ambassador in the shape of Malawian stand-up comedian and Britain’s Got Talent Finalist, Daliso Chaponda. Daliso, who... more
After six regional heats featuring 30 stand-up hopefuls the final of the BBC New Comedy Awards has taken place in Newcastle.The final was compered by Guz Khan and the judges were Mawaan Rizwan,... more
Joe Lycett is to host a big Christmas special on C4. He announced the news and asked for contributors via social media."I am very, very happy to announce Channel 4 have commissioned a special show... more
