Comedy News

Russell Howard to headline Latitude Festival

Russell Howard to headline Latitude Festival

The Suffolk festival, which takes place at Henham Park between 14-17 July 2016, will once again welcome a huge roster of comedy performers across several spaces.…

Stephen Fry lands US pilot

Stephen Fry lands US pilot

Fry will play Antonio, a charismatic international adventurer and founder of an explorer magazine, who hires McHale's adventure reporter to oversee the magazine's millennial-filled digital department.…

Magic in store for Teesdale as Pete Firman returns

Magic in store for Teesdale as Pete Firman returns

Pete Firman's new show TriX will see him bring his trademark blend of crowd-pleasing comedy and jaw-dropping magic to Teesdale, fresh from his 10th year at the Edinburgh Festival. …

Laffalang Gang begin search for 2016’s best sketch

Laffalang Gang begin search for 2016’s best sketch

Potential entrants have until 29 May to submit their sketch ideas, with the best six being selected by comics Jason Cook and Gavin Webster.…

Manchester improv troupe launch adults-only show

Manchester improv troupe launch adults-only show

A departure from their usual all ages shows, Bang! Bang! Comedy Improv will take place at Gulliver's every month, beginning Sunday 20 March, and will consist of improvised sketches, skits and games.…

New pilot from Sharon Horgan commissioned

New pilot from Sharon Horgan commissioned

The Circuit, which centres on the horror and hilarity of social engagement, marks the first collaboration in ten years for Kelly and Horgan, who previously co-wrote acclaimed sitcom Pulling.…

Victorian doctor sitcom coming to BBC Two

Victorian doctor sitcom coming to BBC Two

Written by James Wood, co-creator of the BAFTA award-winning comedy Rev, Quacks will follow the progress of four young medical pioneers fighting to make a mark on the world - beat their rivals - and save lives.…

Contestants revealed for new Taskmaster series

Contestants revealed for new Taskmaster series

Taskmaster's first series saw Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe compete against each other across several ludicrous challenges - such as painting a picture of a horse while riding a horse - in an effort to be crowned the series' winner.…

Insert Name Here to return

Insert Name Here to return

The show, starring Sue Perkins, Richard Osman and Josh Widdicombe, has been re-commissioned by BBC Entertainment following a successful first series earlier this year. …

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