Peter Kay: I wouldn't put Phoenix Nights on Netflix as I didn't want a trigger warning
But comic reveals he HAS written a film based on the sitcom
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Meet the British Comedian of the Year 2025 finalists
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The comedian trying to reinvent the Christmas cracker
Every year, 154 million Christmas crackers are sold…
Kevin Bridges announces 2026 tour
Kevin Bridges has announced a 2026 tour of a new stand-up…
Comedy stars are to reminisce about Barry Cryer at…
I’m A Celebrity star Ruby Wax is heading out…
Comic clashed with loud audience member... now he's behind bars
A stand-up has ended up behind bars after a verbal clash at a comedy club escalated…
Rob Beckett becomes Cats Does Countdown team captain
Rob Beckett has been named as a permanent team captain of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown…
Prince William joins Kiri Pritchard-McLean's comedy class
The Prince of Wales has taken part in a children’s comedy workshop run by Kiri…
Peter Kay announces final leg of his arena tour
Peter Kay has announced the final 11 shows in his long-running arena shows with…
Babatunde Aléshé joins Strictly
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BBC Comedy Festival to hit Liverpool in 2026
The BBC has announced that its Comedy Festival will be back for a fifth time…
Tour news
Features
'A man on the edge trying to cling on to control'
Reviewer Tim Harding gives a rundown of the comedy he's been watching in London in…
With which US cartoon do you associate Surfin Bird?
Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled –…
'Everything they do is a masterclass'
Tom Clarkson and Owen Visser, collectively known as Mr Thing, are bringing their…
'We could all be a bit more Tony Mammoth'
Mammoth – Mike Bobbin’s comedy about a PE teacher recently reawakened…
Reviews
The Cambridge Companion To Stand-Up Comedy
The Cambridge Companion To Stand-Up Comedy is a collection…
Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award 2025
It’s not a great time to be a public service…
Josh Jones: I Haven’t Won The Lottery So Here’s Another Tour Show
Josh Jones makes it a point of pride that his show…
Live comedy picks
Gig of the day
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Oxford Glee Club
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Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It
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James Acaster 2026 tour
Sheffield The Foundry
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Other news
NextUp announces its next speicals
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Six comedy pilots release on audio
A collection of six comedy pilots from upcoming writers…
Alan Carr to host wine-based podcast
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Chris Ramsey hosts a Channel 4 Christmas series
Chris Ramsey is hosting an alternative Christmas guide for Channel 4, under…
Sikisa to release her first stand-up special
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Wells Comedy Festival back for its 10th edition
The Wells Comedy Festival is to return next year for its tenth edition. The first…
Ludwig wins an international Emmy
David Mitchell’s detective series Ludwig was named best comedy at the International…
Changing Ends peaks at 1.5million viewers
The third series of Alan Carr's autobiographical comedy Changing Ends peaked…
Punching Up
Reg Varney's memorabilia under the hammer
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Daniel Sloss: I snorted cocaine off Hitler’s toilet
Daniel Sloss once snorted cocaine off Adolf Hitler’s…
Don't invite Bob Mortimer to dinner...
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How Alex Horne pranked Maisie Adam
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Videos
Here's the trailer for Stuffed, a modern-day Christmas caper coming to BBC iPlayer and BBC One next month..
It stars Guz Khan as Arslan Farooq, who receives an unexpected £8,000 Christmas bonus at work, so takes his wife (Morgana Robinson) and family off to Lapland.
However, when Arslan discovers the bonus was a mistake and must be repaid immediately, chaos ensues.
The one-off also stars Sue Johnston and Theo Barklem-Biggs.
Trailer for Stuffed
Starring Guz Khan and Morgana Robinson
'I’m back, baby!': Trailer for the Scrubs reboot
Zach Braff returns as Dr JD Dorian
Trailer for Dexter Procter: The 10-Year-Old Doctor
New CBBC series written by Adam Kay
Trailer for Hostages with Charlotte Ritchie
Forthcoming British comedy thriller