Four brand new Comedy Shorts have been announced by BBC Comedy Commissioning, promising an eclectic mix of comedy genres, tastes and styles.This year’s Comedy Shorts are titled: Brain in Gear, Lazy... more
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Joe Thomas is one of the stars of the first UK Tour of What’s In A Name?, adapted and directed by Jeremy Sams from the award-winning French film and stage sensation, Le... more
There's a school of thought that the Edinburgh Fringe is a Young Person's Game. But actually in recent years it has become an older person's game too. Maybe they are the baby boomer generation who... more
Since taking the internet by storm, God of Pranks Ben Phillips is hitting the road once again as he embarks on a live tour across nine UK cities from September 27 to October 28. The live show '... more
National digital radio station, Union JACK, is giving listeners across the UK a chance to hear from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe – the largest arts festival in the world - with a dedicated evening... more
BBC Studios Productions has appointed Josh Cole as Head of Comedy. Cole will be responsible for leading the BBC Studios Comedy team and overseeing its current comedy slate across TV, radio... more
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) UK has acquired Darren Star’s comedy Younger for Comedy Central UK from Endemol Shine International. The deal includes all six series of the successful... more
Ricky Gervais has revealed when he will start filming the second series of the acclaimed Netflix comedy-drama After Life.The award-winning comedian tweeted the news to his 13 million followers: "I... more
Last week I ran a story about the women set to dominate this year's Edinburgh Fringe. I was thinking about posting a companion piece about men, except that when you click on the link you get a blank... more
An updated statement has been issued regarding the origins of the spoof African dictator character fronting E4 TV pilot The Colonel Banjoko Show, to be played by Samson Kayo. Comedian Benjamin... more
