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Dane Baptiste dropped by agent after misogynist death threat
Thursday 2nd May 2024
Comedian Dane Baptiste has been dropped by his agent, Gag Reflex, after posting a misogynistic, antisemitic death threat towards another comedian on social media.
Ben Elton is considering a Blackadder play
Tuesday 30th April 2024
Blackadder co-writer Ben Elton has said he would like to create a new stage play for the characters, if Richard Curtis was interested.
Helen Lederer receives 2024 Bath Plug Award
Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Bath Comedy Festival has bestowed its Bath Plug Award for outstanding services to comedy to Helen Lederer.
Jimmy Carr working on "The Rosetta Stone Of Comedy" course and book
Tuesday 16th April 2024
Jimmy Carr is seeking to teach an online course on the "language" of stand-up, The Rosetta Stone Of Comedy, with an accompanying book to follow.
Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont to divorce
Friday 12th April 2024
Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont have announced that, after nine years of marriage, they are separating.
Susie McCabe wins Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award
Saturday 30th March 2024
Stand-up Susie McCabe has been named as the winner of this year's Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.
Jerry Sadowitz plans online version of his 1990s TV show
Tuesday 26th March 2024
Controversial comedian Jerry Sadowitz is planning to launch an online version of his 1990s television series The People Vs. Jerry Sadowitz.
Sitcom producer/director John B Hobbs dies
Friday 8th March 2024
John B Hobbs, a prolific director and producer of BBC sitcoms, has died. His credits include Butterflies, 'Allo 'Allo!, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and That Was The Week That Was.
Ruth Bratt joins The Comedy Store Players
Thursday 22nd February 2024
Improv group The Comedy Store Players are to be joined by a new core member for the first time in almost thirty years. Ruth Bratt will start performing at the weekly show from March.
Geoff Norcott to present 'Is University Really Worth It?' documentary
Wednesday 21st February 2024
Stand-up comedian Geoff Norcott will present Is University Really Worth It?, a BBC Two documentary looking at higher education.