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BBC orders comedy shorts from Jack Docherty, Karen Dunbar and more

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00 GMT

The BBC has commissioned online comedy shorts from Jack Docherty, Karen Dunbar, Marc Jennings and fraternal double act Them Is Brothers.

Monarch Of The Glen to return in "fresh reimagining"

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:18 GMT

TV channel 5 has commissioned a new version of Scotland-set comedy drama Monarch Of The Glen.

Comedy writer Steve Burge dies

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:50 GMT

Steve Burge, who has written for many top TV comedy shows, has died aged 47. Last month he scripted The Bank Job sketch for Comic Relief.

Comedians to train dogs in TV show Wagging Rights

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:19 GMT

Wagging Rights, a TV show coming to streaming service U, will follow Rhod Gilbert, Harriet Kemsley, Kae Kurd, Sara Pascoe and Vicky Pattison as they attempt to train their pets.

Munya Chawawa to present Wrestling With Trump documentary

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:58 GMT

Munya Chawawa is to present a documentary about Donald Trump via the lens of WWF. It'll be on Channel 4 on Tuesday 12th May.

Comedy Blaps pilot about four Girl Guides announced

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:21 GMT

Misguided, a sitcom set around teenagers in a Girlguide group, has been announced as Channel 4's latest Comedy Blap pilot. Sarah Hadland, Mike Bubbins and Elis James are amongst those who appear in the 12 minute pilot.

A League Of Their Own live arena tour announced

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:46 GMT

The stars of Sky's sports panel show A League Of Their Own are to perform live at arenas in Liverpool, Manchester, London, Newcastle, Birmingham and Glasgow in September.

Jack Rooke wins comedy writing BAFTA

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:36 GMT

Jack Rooke has won the BAFTA Craft award for comedy writing, for the final series of Big Boys. He used his speech to call for more support for live comedy and to deal with class disparity in the TV industry.

Missing Morecambe & Wise episode recovered

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:11 GMT

A previously lost episode of The Morecambe & Wise Show from 1968 has been found. The BBC hopes to broadcast it later this year.

Netflix removes Alan Partridge series after only a day

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:21 GMT

Mystery surrounds why Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge was pulled from Netflix after a day, with viewers told that episodes they watched were never on the platform.

10 shows nominated for Best Comedy in Audio & Radio Industry Awards

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:28 GMT

French & Saunders, Alan Partridge, Alfie Moore, Scott Bennett, Chris & Rosie Ramsey, Jon Richardson, Matt Forde and The Skewer are amongst the nominees for The ARIAS 2026.

Smoggie Queens chat show spin-off The Dickie Show launched

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:16 GMT

The BBC has launched The Dickie Show, a YouTube-based comic chat show spin-off from sitcom Smoggie Queens.

Christopher Donovan wins Bath Comedy New Act Of The Year 2026

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:43 GMT

Christopher Donovan was selected as the winner of Bath Comedy Festival's annual award, with Rich Bunn second, and Victoria Blunt & Ollie Young in joint third place.

Joe Lycett to showcase artwork via Birmingham exhibition

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:46 GMT

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery has announced that, this July, it will stage the first major solo exhibition of art by Joe Lycett.

Alex Horne to set families tasks in new Channel 4 show

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:29 GMT

Alex Horne is to front a new entertainment show for Channel 4, featuring households from around the UK completing challenges set by the Taskmaster star.

Kevin Bridges to present football documentary ahead of World Cup

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:26 GMT

BBC One has commissioned Kevin Bridges: In Search Of The Beautiful Game, an hour-long programme in which the comedian looks at the world of football.

Luke Rollason and Rosalie Minnitt launch GCSE revision sketch show

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:28 GMT

Rosalie Minnitt and Luke Rollason have created Bitesize GCSE: Literally, a 10-part BBC sketch show series helping 15 and 16 year-olds revise classic literature subjects.

Two winners announced for 'Sketch Off!' 2026 final

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:23 GMT

Betty Thompson and Jenny & Reese have been jointly named as the winners of the 2026 Sketch Off! final.

Dru Cripps wins Musical Comedy Awards 2026

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:45 GMT

Dru Cripps has won the Musical Comedy Awards 2026, with Joe da Costa and Sam Hickman the runners-up. Jonny Bennett took the Audience Favourite title, with John & Christian named Best Newcomers.

The Inbetweeners set to return in new Netflix film

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:13 GMT

The Inbetweeners is reportedly set to return in a Netflix deal that will see a third movie being made.

Philomena Cunk to return with Cinema series

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:00 GMT

The BBC has announced Cunk On Cinema, a three-part series in which Diane Morgan will once again play her documentary-maker character Philomena Cunk.

Ludwig Series 3 commissioned ahead of Series 2 launch

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:53 GMT

Ludwig, the hit new BBC comedy drama series starring David Mitchell, has reportedly been recommissioned for a third series before the second has even aired.

Taskmaster renewed for six more series

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:01 GMT

Channel 4 has ordered six more series of Taskmaster, keeping the hit show on the channel for three more years. The network has also said UK viewers will now be able to watch the format via YouTube.

Live Comedy Day to return on 1st April 2027

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00 GMT

The first Live Comedy Day, which took place on Wednesday, has been hailed a "massive success". It's been confirmed the day will return on 1st April 2027.

BBC pilots six live action and animated comedy shorts

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00 GMT

The BBC is piloting six new comedies as short films, including an animated sitcom starring Tom Davis, Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson and a Michelle Coel-backed adaptation of the award-winning play, Dugsi Dayz.

Alexei Sayle writes How I've Tried to Change the World book

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:29 GMT

Alexei Sayle has written a memoir about his life on the political Left, "covering seven decades of social history told through key marches and rallies".

Will & Noah win Best Sketch Act at SketchFest

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:43 GMT

The inaugural SketchFest awards saw trophies handed to Will & Noah, The Supermalts, The Tiny Umbrellas, Forced Rhubarb and Justin Edwards.

Amanda Dwyer wins Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:27 GMT

Amanda Dwyer has been announced as the winner of 2026's Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.

Tez Ilyas confirms 2026 tour dates

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:28 GMT

Tez Ilyas will perform his new stand-up show Tez Things I Hate About You across over 40 dates between September and November 2026.

Golden Lobes Podcast Awards 2026 nominations

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:22 GMT

The nominees for the 2026 Golden Lobes Podcast Awards have been announced, with many comedy podcasts in the running for funniest show of the year.