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Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening gets fourth series order

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:18 GMT

ITV has reportedly ordered a fourth series of Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening before the third run has even aired.

Jamie Demetriou pilots BBC therapy sitcom A Group Of Modern Guys

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:08 GMT

Jamie Demetriou is developing a BBC sitcom about a Fight Club-style secret gathering of men discussing their feelings, with A Group Of Modern Guys co-starring David Earl and directed by Stath Lets Flats helmer Tom Kingsley.

Harry Hill & Richard Ayoade making "kinda weird" baby film, The Jillon

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:56 GMT

Harry Hill is making a film about an elderly couple who conceive a child "but it turns out kinda weird". A trailer for The Jillon features Richard Ayoade and Flip Webster.

Gary Joel wins West End New (Old) Act of the Year 2026

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:57 GMT

Gary Joel triumphed at this year's West End New (Old) Act of the Year competition. The runners-up were Craig Donaghy and Fiona Meddings, with Maggie Sobie taking an audience prize.

Stand-up series Comedy Night At The Coliseum coming to Sky

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:20 GMT

Sky has ordered a new stand-up showcase series, set to air early in 2027. John Bishop's Comedy Night At The Coliseum will record three episodes in London's largest theatre in December.

AI-resurrection comedy Almost You now shooting

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:41 GMT

A new sci-fi comedy about a young woman who makes an AI of her recently deceased younger sister is now filming in Glasgow.

BBC Cymru Wales announces three comedy pilots

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:53 GMT

Three new comedy pilots - Hard Shoulder, Zooport and Fallen Angel - are coming to BBC One Wales and iPlayer in November, from "some of Wales's most exciting creatives".

Kevin Bridges pilots Somewhere On The Outskirts comedy for Netflix

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:55 GMT

Kevin Bridges is developing a comedy drama for Netflix. A pilot for Somewhere On The Outskirts was filmed in the spring.

Frank Skinner pilots improvised show Crowd Work for the BBC

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:46 GMT

Frank Skinner's improvised show Crowd Work is being adapted for BBC Two, with a pilot shot earlier this month also featuring Sara Pascoe, Jamali Maddix, Dan Tiernan and Bella Hull.

Wodehouse Prize for comic fiction 2026 shortlist revealed

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:44 GMT

A Good Person by Kirsten King, Black Bag by Luke Kennard, How To Lose a Lord in Ten Days by Sophie Irwin, Motherfaker by Anna Brook-Mitchell, Offseason by Avigayl Sharp and We Love You, Bunny by Mona Awad are shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction 2026.

Goodness Gracious Me cast received death threats says Nina Wadia

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:23 GMT

The creators of Goodness Gracious Me received death threats, star Nina Wadia has revealed. She was speaking in Gareth Gwynn Was Better On The Radio, an upcoming Radio 4 documentary in which comedy writer Gwynn explores BBC radio shows that transferred to television and the rarer times when television hits were turned into radio.

Sam Nicoresti wins at Sky Arts Awards 2026

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:25 GMT

Sam Nicoresti won in the Comedy category at the Sky Arts Awards 2026 for her show Baby Doomer. The comedy drama film Pillion was the winner in the Film category.

Elf Lyons had best-reviewed show at 2026 Edinburgh Fringe

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:30 GMT

In-depth analysis of more than 6,600 Edinburgh Fringe 2026 reviews has revealed Elf Lyons had the best-received show at this year's festival.

Porridge to return to the stage

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:35 GMT

A new stage version of prison-based sitcom Porridge will tour the UK in 2027.

Desmond's to become a musical

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:11 GMT

Iconic black British sitcom Desmond's is set to be turned into a stage musical next year, with the show's creator, Trix Worrell, making the announcement at a 35th anniversary celebration of the groundbreaking comedy.

Lee Mack reveals Not Going Out returning for 16th series next year

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:59 GMT

Lee Mack has confirmed the future of Not Going Out, after revealing that the UK's longest running sitcom still airing is returning next year.

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.