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Stand-up director Adam Brace dies aged 43
Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Adam Brace, the award-winning stand-up director, has died after a short illness.
Barry Humphries dies aged 89
Sunday 23rd April 2023
Australian comic Barry Humphries, best known as his comic alter ego Dame Edna Everage, has died at the age of 89.
Gareth Richards dies following car crash
Saturday 8th April 2023
Comedian Gareth Richards has died following the injuries he sustained in a car crash in late March. He was 41.
Künt releases anti-monarchy song via The Krown Jewels
Thursday 6th April 2023
Musical comedy group The Kunts have re-branded themselves as The Krown Jewels to release a song called Scrap The Monarchy.
Janey Godley wins Spirit Of Glasgow award
Sunday 2nd April 2023
Janey Godley has been announced as the winner of the inaugural Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.
Gareth Richards in coma following car crash
Saturday 1st April 2023
Comedian Gareth Richards is in a 'life threatening' condition following a car crash.
Director Muriel Box to be celebrated by BFI & STUDIOCANAL
Thursday 30th March 2023
Britain's most prolific female film director, Muriel Box, is to be celebrated with a BFI season and trio of restored Blu-ray releases of her comedy features.
Paul O'Grady dies aged 67
Wednesday 29th March 2023
Paul O'Grady has died "unexpectedly but peacefully".
Alfie Brown apologises for using racist language in historic routine
Friday 24th March 2023
Alfie Brown has apologised for using racist language in a 2015 routine that has been widely circulated on social media in the last two days.
Joe Lycett and Mo Gilligan to receive special National Comedy Awards
Friday 17th February 2023
Joe Lycett and Mo Gilligan will receive special awards at The National Comedy Awards 2023.