When the real news is that the US President posts an image of himself as the recently-dead Pope, the satirists have their work cut out... But that was the opening headline on Saturday Night Live's ...

Bradley Cooper’s new film is based on the life of John Bishop, one of its stars has revealed. The film, Is This Thing On?, ...

The thing you can’t actually see as a viewer, and you can't feel to the full extent, is when you go out to that room and ...

The Edinburgh Comedy Awards have launched their annual appeal for die-hard comedy fans to join the judges. Typically the panel features two or three members of the public who are given free travel and ...

Peter Richardson is reviving his Comic Strip Presents… brand for a series of gigs at the Edinburgh Fringe. The creator of the trailblazing comedy collective will be in conversation with Robin Ince and ...

Chris McCausland’s talk show will not be returning for a second series. Newspaper reports today said that ITV had axed the format as part of a move away from studio-based chat shows.

Hacks has always examined women’s precarious place in the entertainment industry. This season introduces a new setting (late-night television) and a new character (network executive Winnie) to enable ...

Samira Banks has signed up to the Blue Book comedy agency. The comic won So You Think You’re Funny? at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, after just six months of performing stand up. She has performed as ...

Russell Brand has arrived at court to face charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault. The former comedian flew into London from his US home yesterday for his appearance at Westminster ...

The American comedian had her own daytime talk show from 1996 to 2002, when she earned the nickname Queen Of Nice. She came out as a lesbian in 2002 and is an outspoken advocate for gay rights. But ...

Simon Bird is to direct a comedy film about a couple who offer refuge to a Jewish perfume salesman during the Second World War. Pretend I'm Not Here will star Matthew Broderick, Sally Hawkins and ...

Matt Forde is to host his first Radio 4 comedy series. The Matt Forde Focus Group will feature a panel ofpoliticians, comedians and experts examining topical issues. He said: ‘This is a show I’ve ...