Who's in Taskmaster series 22
Next line-up revealed as a new champion is crowned
The line-up has been revealed for the next run of Taskmaster, after series 21…
Joel Dommett and Maisie Adam make a TV travel series
Joel Dommett and Maisie Adam have recorded a …
The Windsors creator writes a Royal Family novel
The creator of Channel 4 comedy The Windsors has written…
Jack Whitehall pilots a comedy-based talk show
Jack Whitehall has piloted a talk show dedicated to…
Could Taskmaster have been the next Strictly Come Dancing?
Taskmaster could have been a mainstream BBC show, airing…
Sarah Millican backs ISH comedy awards
Sarah Millican has donated £4,000 to fund the…
John Cleese has revealed plans to reunite with his…
Lobby your MP about comedy, fans urged
Comedy fans are being encouraged to lobby their MPs to try to bolster the grassroots…
Funboys team launch a video game spin-off show
The stars of Funboys are launching a video game review show in the guise of their…
Lesley Manville joins Brett Goldstein romcom
Lesley Manville has been cast as Brett Goldstein’s mum un his forthcoming romcom…
Brian Conley to host a tribute to Last Of The Summer Wine
Brian Conley is to front a new documentary celebrating Last of the Summer Wine, the…
U&Dave has picked up a series celebrating the dullest things in the UK, following…
Simpsons writer to make his UK debut
Mike Reiss is to talk about his time as an early writer on The Simpsons in a string…
Tour news
Features
My Wife, The Criminal, by Joe Wells
Comedians Abigoliah Schamaun and Joe Wells have written about of anecdotes about…
'All jokes come from a place of love'
Michelle Wolf came to global prominence roasting President Trump at the 2018 White…
I'm no more informed than my parents were, just a lot more stressed
Lucy Porter hosts Déjà News, the latest in a series of Radio 4 panel…
Where was Stephen Merchant's Hello Ladies set?
Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled –…
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Videos
Brett Domino has unveiled his England World Cup anthem.
Bring It Home is a collaboration with MC Devvo and features the refrain: ‘We’re lifting that Jules Rimet’ in refence to the trophy.
Earlier this week we featured Tim Vine’s new contribution to the pantheon of footy songs.
And musical comedian and self-described ‘serial AI-generated music slop-provider’ Ashley Frieze has also released an anthem entitled Come On England (Don't Be Shit).
Brett Domino's England World Cup anthem
Bring It Home is a collaboration with MC Devvo
Cast reveal teaser
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness
Trailer for Larry David's new sketch show
Dave Ward vs entitled latecomers
Punters strolled across comic's stage