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Daisy May Cooper writes her debut novel, What Took You So Long?

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:53 GMT

Daisy May Cooper has written her debut novel, a comic thriller about three generations of women confronting their past, with What Took You So Long? published on 5th November.

Ruth Jones & James Corden confirm cast for The Choir

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:31 GMT

The Choir, the Apple TV series created by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden, features a cast list including Tom Davis and Jason Watkins. Meanwhile guest stars will include Hannah Waddingham, James McAvoy and Jim Broadbent.

Judge Hacker coming to CBBC, alongside recommissioned shows

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:24 GMT

CBBC has ordered Judge Hacker, a new series in which the popular puppet presides over a courtroom. The BBC has also recommissioned Horrible Histories, Gladiators: Epic Pranks and Football Fantastics.

Rowan Atkinson to launch live show in February

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:29 GMT

Rowan Live, a season of 30 performances in London's West End starring Rowan Atkinson, will take place in February and March 2027.

Eden Voss wins Birmingham Breaking Talent Award 2026

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:14 GMT

Eden Voss was named the winner of the Breaking Talent Award at the Birmingham Comedy Festival 2026.

'When The Cops Say No, We Say Yes' wins at British Podcast Awards 2026

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:51 GMT

Lauren Kilby, Karen Whitehouse and Helen McLaughlin's show When The Cops Say No, We Say Yes was named Best Comedy Podcast at the British Podcast Awards 2026.

Comedy Poster Awards 2026 results

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00 GMT

The artwork for Edinburgh Fringe shows Li Jin Hao: Falling From a Moon and Hannah Platt: Cult Classic have been selected as the winners of the Comedy Poster Awards 2026.

Kerry Godliman lands Kerry On Camping series for U&Dave

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:47 GMT

Kerry Godliman is embarking on a television roadtrip series in which she invites fellow comedians to join her in the great outdoors, visiting sites across the UK for the U&Dave travelogue.

Amandaland 2026 Christmas special announced

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:40 GMT

Ahead of the third series, Amandaland will return to television this December for another Christmas special. The hour-long episode will guest star Daisy Haggard as an old friend who causes Amanda to ditch her quiet Christmas Eve plans in favour of putting on a massive party in an attempt to impress.

Joe Thomas and James Buckley film Channel 4 comedy travelogue

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:14 GMT

The Inbetweeners stars Joe Thomas and James Buckley are to appear in a new Channel 4 comedy travelogue series "exploring how to (and not to) be a grown up".

Kiell Smith-Bynoe pilots improv show Kool Story Bro for television

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:00 GMT

Kiell Smith-Bynoe is piloting a television version of his improv show Kool Story Bro. Recording takes place next week, featuring a mystery celebrity guest.

Bob Mortimer & Richard Ayoade to front Hot Or Cold

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:32 GMT

Hot Or Cold, a new comedy challenge show coming to Netflix next year, is to be fronted by regular players Richard Ayoade and Bob Mortimer.

Netflix announces new Charlie Brooker crime spoof

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:34 GMT

Charlie Brooker is reviving his spoof crime drama format in a new series for Netflix, Blackmere.

Ashley Jensen and Mark Bonnar to star in BBC comedy Rambling

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:22 GMT

BBC Scotland has commissioned a one-off sitcom titled Rambling. It stars Mark Bonnar and Ashley Jensen as a pair of unlikely travelling companions.

Dara's Dull Appreciation Society gets second series order

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:16 GMT

Dara's Dull Appreciation Society has landed a second series, before the first has even aired, Dara Ó Briain has disclosed on ITV's Lorraine, saying that the show about the ostensibly dull spans "the breadth of human obsession."

Central Blackpool street renamed after Ken Dodd

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:59 GMT

A street in central Blackpool, which runs beside the town's iconic tower, has today been renamed Sir Ken Dodd Avenue in honour of the late comedian's contributions to entertainment.

Sitcom star Stephanie Cole dies aged 84

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:42 GMT

Cole, who starred in Open All Hours, Waiting For God and Cabin Pressure, has died aged 84. She had been suffering from Alzheimer's for several years.

The Goodies music to be released in full

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:15 GMT

The complete audio works of comedy troupe The Goodies are to be released on CD following a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Rufus Hound and Nick Helm cast in comedy quest film Lost On The Road

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:57 GMT

Rufus Hound stars in a new film about a stag-do on a Lord Of The Rings-style quest, with Nick Helm and a host of British comedy talent. Plotted by comedians Matthew Highton, Briony Redman and Richard Soames, who also star, Lost On The Road's dialogue has been entirely improvised by the cast and receives its world premiere at the London Independent Film Festival next month.

Radio 4 commissions include a new sitcom from Richard Curtis

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:07 GMT

Richard Curtis has written his first audio sitcom. Greatest Living Writer, which will star Bill Nighy, is amongst 32 comedy commissions announced by BBC Radio 4.

Bob Mortimer's fourth novel revealed

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:44 GMT

The title for Bob Mortimer's fourth novel has been revealed. Michael - about a man who comes back from the dead, transported to his teenage years - will be published in November.

Joe Wilkinson and David Earl write The Big Book Of Brilliant Quips

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:51 GMT

Joe Wilkinson and David Earl have written a book about Wilkinson's socially awkward tendency to quip, with The Big Book of Brilliant Quips: The Daft and Hilarious Guide to Quipping from the Co-Hosts of the Chatabix Podcast set to be published on 19th November.

Will & Ralf Should Know Better returning for third series on U&Dave

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:15 GMT

Will Mellor and Ralf Little are making a third series of Will & Ralf Should Know Better. Four more episodes of the travelogue have been ordered by the U&Dave channel, featuring the pair joining a female punk band and mastering the art of erotic writing among other adventures.

Alan Carr gets Special Recognition Award at National Television Awards

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:00 GMT

Alan Carr has been presented with the Special Recognition Award at the National Television Awards. Mrs. Brown's Boys won in the Comedy category, and Michael McIntyre's Big Show picked up the Entertainment prize.

Small Prophets Series 2 confirmed

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:23 GMT

The BBC has confirmed a second series of Small Prophets. Mackenzie Crook's comedy is one of the big TV hits of 2026, with over 9 million viewers having now seen the first run.

The Inbetweeners 3 film confirmed

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:36 GMT

Production has begun on The Inbetweeners 3, a new film starring the key characters from the hit sitcom franchise. A teaser trailer shows Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison and Joe Thomas reunited for the Netflix project.

Russell Howard launches charity following death of his baby son

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:09 GMT

Russell Howard has revealed that his baby son Felix died shortly after birth. The news has come to light as the comic is establishing The Felix Foundation, a charity to support those affected by the death of children.

Sitcom star Richard O'Sullivan dies aged 82

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:58 GMT

Actor Richard O'Sullivan, a sitcom stalwart beloved for his role as Robin Tripp in Man About The House, has died at the age of 82.

Chris Langham's death aged 77 confirmed

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:59 GMT

It's been confirmed Chris Langham died of cancer this summer, aged 77. The comedy actor and writer's comedy career ended in 2006 when he was charged with downloading indecent images of children.

Inside No. 9 to be released in limited edition Blu-ray box set

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:36 GMT

Inside No. 9 - The Complete Series Limited Edition Blu-ray box set is due to be released in November, featuring a number of new bonus features from creators and stars Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton.