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Daddy Issues to end after Series 3

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:17 GMT

BBC Three has now officially confirmed a third series of Daddy Issues, however the channel has also revealed that it'll be the final run for the sitcom starring Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey.

Taskmaster spin-off Your Time Starts Now confirmed

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:31 GMT

Channel 4 has confirmed the commission of Your Time Starts Now, a spin-off from Taskmaster in which Alex Horne sets families at home challenges to complete.

Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2026 judging panel revealed

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00 GMT

Netflix executive Liz Lewin will chair the 2026 Edinburgh Comedy Awards judging panel.

Ludwig Series 3 confirmed

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:54 GMT

Ahead of the launch of the second series of hit comedy drama Ludwig, the BBC has confirmed it has now ordered a third six-part series.

Sacha Baron Cohen shoots secret Ali G film

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:20 GMT

Sacha Baron Cohen has reportedly shot a secret new Ali G film, set in the UK and US.

Ricky Gervais to celebrate 25 years of The Office via YouTube special

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:00 GMT

To mark the 25th anniversary of The Office, Ricky Gervais has announced he will release a specially curated retrospective of the sitcom on his YouTube channel on Wednesday 8th July.

TV adaptation of Angus, Thongs And Perfect Snogging in production

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:08 GMT

A new version of Louise Rennison's novels about teenage girls is being made for a streaming platform.

Unacceptable recommissioned ahead of TV premiere

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:50 GMT

TLC has ordered a second series of Unacceptable, the new panel show hosted by Ed Gamble, ahead of the first series making its premiere this Sunday.

Such Brave Girls wins at Broadcast Digital Awards 2026

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:34 GMT

Kat Sadler's BBC Three sitcom Such Brave Girls was announced as the winner in the Best Comedy Programme category at the Broadcast Digital Awards 2026. Meanwhile Fatiha El-Ghorri's pilot Donkey! won the Best Short-Form Scripted prize.

Paul Sneddon dies aged 70

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:42 GMT

Comedian Paul Sneddon, who is probably best known via his stage names Vladimir McTavish and Bob Doolally, has died aged 70 due to cancer.

Joe Lycett to present live Channel 4 series from his own pub

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00 GMT

The Lycett Arms, launching on Channel 4 later this year on Friday nights, will see Joe Lycett presenting a live topical comedy show from his own pub.

Smack The Pony returning for special

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00 GMT

Smack The Pony is returning for a one-off special, Sally Phillips has revealed.

Lucy Porter and Ian Smith to present topical Radio 4 series

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:51 GMT

Radio 4 has announced two topical Friday night comedy series. Lucy Porter will present Current-Ish and Ian Smith will host The People Have Spoken.

Victoria Wood's dinnerladies heading to the stage

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:18 GMT

A new touring stage adaptation of dinnerladies is to launch in January, with Les Dennis set to play Stan.

Penelope Keith dies aged 86

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:32 GMT

Dame Penelope Keith, the star of sitcoms including The Good Life and To The Manor Born, has died aged 86.

Ray Winstone to star in action comedy series Danger Money

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:30 GMT

Ray Winstone will star in a new action comedy series for Amazon Prime Video called Danger Money.

John Robins joins Dara's Dull Appreciation Society on U&Dave

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:20 GMT

John Robins is returning to U&Dave in a show channelling his passion for the mundane, appearing as a regular on Dara's Dull Appreciation Society.

Nadia Parkes to play dominatrix in dark comedy The Ketamine Detective

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:08 GMT

The Ketamine Detective, a dark comedy film about a dominatrix whose life starts to come apart after a client turns up dead and leaves her with a mysterious metal puzzle box, is to be filmed in London.

Chaff Short Story Competition's top 20 published

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:07 GMT

The top 20 submissions to the first Chaff Short Story Competition are being published in a book, including the creations from winners Eleanor Horne, Luke Richards and Hughie Shepherd-Cross.

Shaun The Sheep spin-off Let's Go Timmy! coming to CBeebies

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:10 GMT

Let's Go Timmy!, a 30-part series from Aardman Animations in which Bitzer must get Timmy and his friends to school, is coming to CBeebies in 2027.

Comedy drama about father accused of historic murder coming to Disney+

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:44 GMT

Clem Garritty has written Dad, a comedy drama for Disney+ that follows the offspring of a man accused of a historic murder.

Ricky Gervais announces Legend stand-up dates

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00 GMT

The first dates have been revealed for Ricky Gervais: Legend, the stand-up tour which will launch in September and then run across 2027. It's also been confirmed today that Netflix has bought the rights to stream the subsequent recorded special.

Gromit 'writes' his autobiography

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:47 GMT

An autobiography of Gromit, the dog from the Wallace & Gromit adventures, will be published in October, "as told to" creator Nick Park.

Sandringham HeritageLive Festival announces major comedy stage

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:57 GMT

HeritageLive Festival, which is held on the Royal Estate of Sandringham in Norfolk, has announced a major comedy stage for the first time this year.

Taskmaster Series 22 line-up revealed

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00 GMT

Five new contestants have been announced as the participators in Taskmaster's twenty-second series, coming to Channel 4 in the autumn: Chloe Petts, Isy Suttie, Matt Lucas, Nina Conti and Richard Ayoade.

Ed Byrne announces No Dramas tour for 2027

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:31 GMT

Comic Ed Byrne has announced almost 60 UK dates for his next tour, No Dramas.

The Horne Section TV Show axed by Channel 4

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:07 GMT

The Horne Section TV Show has been cancelled after two series, despite winning a viewer-voted British Comedy Guide Award and the continuing popularity of Taskmaster on Channel 4.

John Cleese, Michael Palin & Terry Gilliam to reunite later this year

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:45 GMT

John Cleese, Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam are poised to reunite for a mystery project later this year, Cleese has revealed.

Sue Perkins announces major tour revival

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:05 GMT

Comedian Sue Perkins is returning to the road early next year with a major second leg of her recent stand-up tour, The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins.

Brian Conley to front 2-hour Summer Wine celebration on Gold

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:00 GMT

U&Gold has ordered a 2-hour celebratory documentary of Sir Roy Clarke's sitcom hit Last Of The Summer Wine, to air next year.