Comedy: Last News

For Neighbours fans, Madge Bishop was the face of the Australian soap for many years - but actress Anne Charleston has admitted she felt her character "became a joke" in her later years.The Aussie soap legend said after her character was killed off in 2001 that she felt the soap's writers had "dismantled" the character she had carefully built up since 1986, turning her into "a b***h" and taking the show to "rock bottom" with outlandish storylines. Back in 2002, Anne fumed: “Madge became a joke. I'd made her into a feisty firebrand, but bit by bit the writers dismantled her.

Fawlty Towers, the brainchild of comedy legend John Cleese and his former wife Connie Booth, first graced our TV screens back in 1975. Despite running for just 12 episodes, the sitcom, set in a chaotic hotel, propelled its cast to international fame, becoming a firm favourite among viewers. John's portrayal of the irritable hotelier Basil Fawlty, famed for his outbursts directed at the hapless Spanish waiter Manuel, solidified his place as a giant of British comedy, adding to his already stellar reputation from his Monty Python days and The Frost Report.

Veteran actor James B. Sikking, known for his role as Lt.

Ellen DeGeneres has cancelled four dates on her stand-up tour.“Unfortunately, the event organiser has had to cancel your event,” reads a note on Ticketmaster‘s website, listing shows in Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle and Chicago as the ones affected.It’s currently unclear why those dates have been cancelled as other performances in those cities are still going ahead. The tour is currently scheduled to run until August 17.The stand-up tour marks her return to the spotlight two years after the cancellation of the Ellen DeGeneres Show, after employees accused executives of fostering a “toxic workplace” environment, alleging incidents of sexual misconduct, racism and bullying.DeGeneres, who was shocked by the claims at the time, recently addressed the show’s cancellation during one of her stand-up performances.The comic told the Los Angeles crowd she had been doing a lot of gardening since the show ended. “What else can I tell you?,” she added.

The second that England faces a defeat in Euro 2024, the sound of Three Lions being sung from every pub and bar will suddenly come to an abrupt halt. But as hopes for victory continue, there is one particular line that people may stumble over.The iconic Three Lions anthem, better known as It's Coming Home or Football's Coming Home, was released in 1996 by The Lightning Seeds alongside comedy duo Frank Skinner and David Baddiel.The anthem will undoubtedly echo across the nation during England's quarter-final match against Switzerland on Saturday, 6 July – when all eyes will once again be on star player Jude Bellingham, after he avoided a ban for a gesture he made following his late equaliser against Slovakia last Sunday. So you've got just a few hours to brush up on the lyrics – you know, the song that goes: "It's coming home, it's coming - football's coming home." But even the most die-hard footy fans are only now realising they've been belting out one line incorrectly all these years....

The iconic E4 sitcom The Inbetweeners, which debuted on our screens back in 2008, has found a new legion of fans across the pond, thanks to its unforgettable comedic flair. Following four awkward teenage boys navigating the rough seas of adolescence with the goal of catching the eye of their female peers, the show's scenes are tickling the funny bones of viewers in the United States. While the full series hasn't landed on an American TV network, the power of TikTok has introduced across-the-board joy as users share belly-laugh-inducing clips from the beloved programme.

Jenny Slate‘s voice from “Marcel The Shell With Shoes On,” “The Secret Life of Pets,” “Zootopia,” “The Lego Batman” or “Big Mouth.”It’s also possible you’ve seen her in “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” “Obvious Child,” “Saturday Night Live,” “Venom” and “Parks and Recreation.”This fall, you can finally see her live and in person.The 42-year-old actress and comedienne recently announced she’s embarking on an eight-show book tour from Oct. 22-30 in support of her new collection of essays “Life Form.”To kick off the quick jaunt, the former “Not Ready For Prime Time Player” will drop into New York City’s Town Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 22.Other notable stops on the run include Boston (Oct.

Kym Marsh has just announced she’s got a new beau in her theatre co-star Samuel Thomas. Coronation Street star Kym (who played Michelle Connor) revealed her new romance on social media yesterday (7 July). Kym, 48, has called Saumel, 29, the “most amazing man ever” in a clip uploaded to Instagram, where the soap actress shared a picture of herself kissing her 101 Dalmatians co-star.

The trailer for Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh's upcoming romantic-comedy drama, We Live in Time, released on Wednesday and it looks like fans are in for a emotional rollercoaster.The film follows Tobias (Garfield) and Almut (Pugh) as they meet in a very unexpected way after Almut runs over Tobias in her car, leading to him waking up in hospital with a neck brace and broken bones.The clip showcases the lead pair as they fall in love and navigate the trials and tribulations that life throws up, from having children to experiencing cancer.The movie promises a proper tear-jerker and has got fans in a tizzy as they eagerly anticipate the film's release. If you're looking forward to We Live In Time, here's five rom-coms you can watch this weekend...

Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott's relationship has been under the microscope this week after a string of emotional public appearances sparked rumours of a split between them. And despite being the picture of unity when it comes to social media, rumours of fiery rows between the couple have been swirling in recent weeks and pictures of Sam, 31, and Zara, 27, in a heated conversation following on from the Soccer Aid football game circulated online.

Viewers have been glued to Stefan Moffat’s brand-new ITV drama Douglas Is Cancelled, starring Hugh Boneville and Karen Gillan.The four-part comedy drama revolves around a beloved news presenter, Douglas Bellowes (played by Hugh) who finds himself in the midst of a cancel culture storm after making a sexist joke at a wedding. Scottish beauty Karen plays Madeline, Douglas' younger TV co-host who pretends to be part of a team in front of him, but it's clear she's playing her own game from the start. Not only is she more adept at social media than Douglas, she's also hell-bent on advancing her career by any means necessary.

The irresistible rogue Daniel Cleaver is making a comeback in the next Bridget Jones’ Diary film that chronicles the ups and downs of our favourite London singleton. Scheduled for release on Valentine's Day next year, Mad About The Boy is the fourth chapter in the Bridget Jones series, following Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004), and Bridget Jones's Baby (2016).

Comedian Bob Mortimer has been named as the unwitting victim of an online dating app scam - while happily married.The 65 year old telly favourite has been spotted on the dating platform Tinder under a different name, claims reports. Bob has been happily wedded to Lisa Matthews since 2015, after enjoying more than 20 years of companionship.The funnyman, who is one half of comedy duo Vic and Bob, seems to have fallen prey to con artists who have used his details to create a fake dating profile. In the fraudulent account, poor Bob has been rechristened as 'Kyle', and shockingly his age has been cut down by 15 years.The profile portrays him as a dedicated fitness freak who works out "every day" and owns interests in yoga, meditation, theatre and hopping cafes.

the trailer for the special, Rogan tells his audience, “Don’t get mad at me. You know why you came here. Feel that? That’s some ride-home arguments in the air.” This is Rogan’s third stand-up special with the streaming giant, and the first one to shoot live.

Lisa McGee, the genius behind hilarious Northern Irish sitcom Derry Girls, which launched the career of Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan, has something new in store for us - a fresh Irish comedy/thriller.The 43 year old legend of screenwriting has her hands full with an upcoming Netflix original titled 'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast'.Touted as "a dark, dangerous and hilarious odyssey through Northern Ireland", this is already setting expectations high. In the series we'll see The Dry star Roisin Gallagher, Unforgotten's very own Sinead Keenan and Caoilfhionn Dunne who stunned us in 'A Thousand Blows'.They'll be playing childhood friends Saoirse, Robyn and Dara respectively - all now in their late thirties, who reconnect following the death of another friend.

isn’t in LA.Comedian, actor, writer and “It’s Everybody’s In LA” host John Mulaney just announced he’ll perform two shows at Port Chester, NY’s Capitol Theatre on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14.Later in the summer, the 41-year-old “Big Mouth” and “Oh, Hello” star will headline at Montauk, NY’s Montauk Point Lighthouse on Saturday, Aug. 10.He’ll close his brief summer jaunt with a pair of gigs at Mashantucket, CT’s Foxwood Resorts Casino on Saturday, Aug.

Heartbreaking news has hit the comedy world as comedian and famed dog behaviourist Tony Knight has tragically died at the age of 54.The stand-up comic sadly lost his life in a freak accident while attending the Rock and Cars festival in Lavaur, southern France, on Saturday, June 7, according to a family member's confirmation. Aussie Tony was reportedly hit by a falling tree branch, injuring him and six others.

The Sinnerman from The Chase, also known as Paul Sinha, embarked on a major weight loss journey that ended up costing the show money in the wardrobe department. Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2017, 54 year old Paul underwent blood tests which led to his participation in the ITV documentary, Diabetes: The Fast Fix.

TV star Martin Mull, known for his roles in popular comedy series such as Arrested Development, Roseanne and Sabrina the Teenage Witch, has sadly passed away following an undisclosed illness, according to his family. Martin, who had a career that spanned several decades and included hundreds of credits in television, film, comedy, and music, died on Thursday at the age of 80, his daughter confirmed. It's understood that he had been battling this unknown illness for quite some time.

Caroline Aherne was renowned for her exceptional comedic talent and knack for capturing everyday conversation. She left an incredible legacy behind after her untimely death at just 52 years old.The much-loved actress and writer, who co-created and starred in The Royle Family and also appeared on TV as Mrs Merton, passed away at her home in Timberley Cheshire in 2016, following a battle with lung cancer. Having previously battled bladder and retina cancer, Caroline publicly announced her lung cancer diagnosis in 2014.

Douglas is Cancelled, the new four part TV drama starring Hugh Bonneville and Karen Gillan, made its debut on ITV on Thursday 27 June, and fans were quick to rush to social media to share their opinions of the series (all episodes are also streaming on ITVX).The series stars Downton Abbey and Paddington star Hugh Bonneville as TV news presenter Douglas, who faces having his career cancelled after he tells a sexist joke at a family wedding and a stranger overhears and mentions it online. Matters are complicated when his co-presenter Madeline, played by Doctor Who’s Karen Gillan, retweets the comment to her two million followers and it goes viral, causing a public backlash. The series, written by Doctor Who and Sherlock’s Steven Moffat and also starring Alex Kingston as Douglas’s newspaper editor wife, Ben Miles as his producer and Ted Lasso’s Nick Mohammed as a comedy writer enlisted to help Douglas respond to criticism, has divided critics, with the show getting a five star review from one newspaper and a one star review from another.