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Ludwig. John (David Mitchell) TV

David Mitchell comedy drama Ludwig begins filming

Wednesday 10th January 2024

Production is underway on Ludwig, the new BBC One comedy drama series starring David Mitchell. A cast list including Anna Maxwell Martin has also been revealed.

Ricky Gervais: Armageddon. Ricky Gervais. Credit: Matt Crockett People

Ricky Gervais wins Golden Globe award for Armageddon

Monday 8th January 2024

The Netflix special Ricky Gervais: Armageddon has won the inaugural award for Best Stand-Up Comedy on Television at the Golden Globes.

Dad's Army: The radio show. Image shows left to right: David Benson, Jack Lane Shop

Dad's Army recreations by David Benson & Jack Lane to get CD release

Friday 5th January 2024

Dad's Army: The Radio Show, a stage-based recreation of three classic Dad's Army television episodes by David Benson and Jack Lane, is to be released on CD and digital download.

The Stand Up Sketch Show. Sharon Wanjohi TV

The Stand Up Sketch Show to return for Series 6

Thursday 4th January 2024

It's been confirmed that The Stand Up Sketch Show will return to ITV2 in 2024 for a sixth series.

Alexis Dubus Online

Marcel Lucont releases No.Dix special on YouTube

Monday 1st January 2024

A recording of No.Dix, the live comedy show with a full band starring French comedy character Marcel Lucont, has been released on YouTube.

Rachel Fairburn Radio

Radio 4 to showcase online comedy creators in sketch show POV

Friday 22nd December 2023

Comedians Rachel Fairburn, Daniel Foxx, Matt Green, Rosie Holt, Emma Jones, Kelechi Okafor and Vinny Thomas will be showcased in Radio 4 sketch show pilot POV.

Eric Rushton Online

Eric Rushton releases Not That Deep stand-up special on YouTube

Friday 22nd December 2023

Sean Lock Comedy Award winner Eric Rushton's stand-up special, Not That Deep, is now available to watch for free via YouTube.

Jen Brister Online

Jen Brister's stand-up special The Optimist now on YouTube

Tuesday 19th December 2023

Jen Brister's critically-acclaimed stand-up hour The Optimist is now available for free on YouTube.

Alex Brooker People

Alex Brooker supports UNICEF

Tuesday 19th December 2023

The Last Leg star Alex Brooker has been made a UNICEF UK High Profile Supporter to recognise "his unwavering support to the charity and commitment to protecting the rights of children around the world".

Munya Chawawa Radio

Munya Chawawa, Eddie Kadi & more bring Christmas to BBC Radio 1Xtra

Friday 15th December 2023

Comedians, including Munya Chawawa, Darren Harriott, Kyrah Gray, Slim, Cassandra Maria and Eddie Kadi, are taking over BBC Radio 1Xtra this Christmas, as they try to find the best joke of 2023.

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