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Leicester Comedy Festival organisers declare insolvency

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:03 GMT

Big Difference Company, the organiser of Leicester Comedy Festival, has announced it has become insolvent and is closing down. It's believed over £100,000 is owed to performers.

Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:51 GMT

James Mulgrew, the comedian who performed as Jimmy Cricket, has died after a short illness.

Story of Yes Minister sketch starring PM Thatcher adapted for radio

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:07 GMT

Radio 4 will air No, Prime Minister, a comedy drama about a famous sitcom sketch starring Margaret Thatcher.

Live At The Apollo and Blankety Blank axed by BBC

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:33 GMT

The BBC has axed two of its best-performing unscripted comedy series, Blankety Blank and Live At The Apollo.

Adam and Joe reunite for 30th anniversary show

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:34 GMT

Cult comics Adam & Joe will appear together on stage at a special Royal Albert Hall show in November.

Bill Oddie dies aged 85

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:58 GMT

The Goodies star, writer and naturalist Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85.

Colin Firth heads up cast for The Joy Of Sex film

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:32 GMT

Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Julianne Moore, David Tennant and Jason Watkins will star in The Joy Of Sex, a comedy film based on the story of the creation of the famous 1970s book.

Steve Penk's prank calls animated by ITV Studios using AI

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:40 GMT

New online series Steve Penk's Animal Radio FM sees the radio presenter's best prank calls set to AI animation.

Audio sitcom for autistic people launched

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:13 GMT

It's A Superpower??, an audio sitcom about members of an autism support group who acquire magic powers, is being released online. Guest stars include Alasdair Beckett-King, Mark Watson, Fred Armisen, Penn Jillette and Patton Oswalt.

Katherine Ryan to host Top Trumps panel show on TLC

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:33 GMT

TLC has ordered Top Trumps: The Comedy Pack, an eight-part comedy series based on the well-known card game. Katherine Ryan hosts, with Joel Dommett and Jon Richardson as the team captains.

Mock The Week to return for three more series in 2027

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:10 GMT

TLC has extended its Mock The Week commission, with three more series - a total of 22 episodes - ordered for 2027.

Greg Davies to return for The Cleaner festive special

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:56 GMT

The Cleaner, the sitcom starring Greg Davies, is to return for a one-off Christmas special set in Italy.

Rachel Baker wins Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller Contest 2026

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:21 GMT

Rachel Baker, performing as the character Gwen, won the Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller Contest 2026. Meanwhile Nerine Skinner, as Sadie the Motivator, picked up the judges' award.

Smoggie Queens Series 3 confirmed

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:57 GMT

BBC Three has ordered a third series of its LGBTQ+ community sitcom Smoggie Queens.

Mark Heap & Stephen Mangan star in R4 comedy-horror The Call Of Cthudo

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:53 GMT

Mark Heap and Stephen Mangan star in The Call Of Cthudo, a "ridiculous" new Radio 4 comedy reimagining Cluedo through the horror of H.P. Lovecraft, written by Green Wing and Piglets scribe James Henry.

Audio sitcom about blind man features top cast

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:35 GMT

You've Got Braille, which has been released via podcast platforms, focuses on a blind character muddling through his twenties. Featuring alongside co-writer and star Reece Finnegan is a cast including Steve Pemberton, Alison Steadman and Martin Trenaman.

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.