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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.

Sir David Suchet to star in Ludwig Christmas special

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30 GMT

BBC One has announced a Ludwig Christmas special, with a cast list including Sir David Suchet, Jason Flemyng, Joe Wilkinson, Cathy Tyson, Alexandra Roach and Kiell Smith-Bynoe.

Jamie Wolf named Edinburgh Fringe Comedian of the Year 2026

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:07 GMT

American comic Jamie Wolf was named Edinburgh Fringe Comedian of the Year during a live final in Scotland's capital last night.

Malcolm Hardee Awards 2026 winners

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:41 GMT

Yogie Belle has won the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality. Zoe Wohlfeld took the Cunning Stunt prize and Kate Smurthwaite was labelled the Act That Should Make a Million Quid.

Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2026 winners

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:58 GMT

Chris Cantrill, Marty Gleeson and One Joke have won the 2026 Edinburgh Comedy Awards.

Harriet Dyer and Paul Foot win ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2026

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:11 GMT

Harriet Dyer and Paul Foot are the joint winners of Best Show at the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Sam Eley, who performs as Basil Crumbwick, was named Best Newcomer.

Joshua Khoury wins 'So You Think You're Funny?' 2026

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:33 GMT

Joshua Khoury has won So You Think You're Funny?, the Edinburgh Fringe-based new act competition. Bobby Jethro was runner-up, with Lucas Jones Ho and Sarah Lewis joint third.

Last One Laughing Series 3 line-up revealed

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:16 GMT

Lee Mack, Katherine Ryan, Harry Hill, Katherine Parkinson, Michelle de Swarte, Jon Richardson, Morgana Robinson and Josh Jones will take part in Series 3 of Last One Laughing UK, with Richard Ayoade returning and Roisin Conaty becoming a contestant.

Alex Horne's Your Time Starts Now gets full series commission

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00 GMT

Following a successful non-broadcast pilot, Channel 4 has ordered a full series of Alex Horne's new show, Your Time Starts Now.

Sam Eley wins the Biggest Award in Comedy as Basil Crumbwick

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00 GMT

NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy has been won by the Edinburgh Fringe show Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick: Soul Sewage.

Ann Droid to return for second series on BBC One

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:35 GMT

The BBC have ordered a second series of Ann Droid.

Comedians' Choice Awards 2026 winners

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:44 GMT

Kate Dolan: Trout was named Best Show in the Comedians' Choice Awards 2026. Marty Gleeson picked up the Best Newcomer award and Claire McCluskey, head of production at Monkey Barrel, was voted Best Person.

Friday Night Dinner writer Robert Popper creates new Netflix sitcom

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:45 GMT

Netflix has commissioned Marbles, a new six-part sitcom about a couple raising young boys whilst caring for ageing parents. It's written by Friday Night Dinner creator Robert Popper and will star Robert Webb, Timothy Spall, Alexandra Roach, Denise Welch and Louise Brealey.

Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2026 nominations

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:17 GMT

Chris Cantrill, Dan Tiernan, Harriet Dyer, Lara Ricote, Li Jin Hao and Spencer Jones are up for Best Comedy Show in the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2026.

ISH Comedy Awards 2026 shortlists

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:30 GMT

Brennan Reece, Dan Tiernan, Eric Rushton, Harriet Dyer, Kate Cheka, Lara Ricote, Paul Currie, Paul Foot, Reuben Kaye are up for Best Show in the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2026.

Jack Dee to host Help Me Tiny Big Brain on U&Dave

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:31 GMT

Jack Dee will host U&Dave's brand new comedy game show, Help Me Tiny Big Brain. Each episode sees comedians paired with smart children, as they tackle questions together.

Malcolm Hardee Awards 2026 nominations

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:43 GMT

Harriet Dyer, Jim Judges, Kate Smurthwaite, Mad Ron, Thermos Museum and Yogie Belle are amongst the nominees for the Malcolm Hardee Awards 2026.

BBC Audiobooks to release classic sitcom novelisations

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:20 GMT

BBC Audiobooks are releasing a new range of classic TV novelisations, starting with To The Manor Born and The Good Life.