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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The comedian trying to reinvent the Christmas cracker
Every year, 154 million Christmas crackers are sold…
Kevin Bridges announces 2026 tour
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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…
Rob Beckett becomes Cats Does Countdown team captain
Rob Beckett has been named as a permanent team captain…
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
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Dom Hatton-Woods is adding an unusual stop on his stand-up tour: a virtual reality…
Lucy Beaumont to compete in the Great British Sewing Bee
Lucy Beaumont is taking part in a celebrity version of The Great British Sewing Bee…
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
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James Acaster 2026 tour
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Sikisa to release her first stand-up special
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Wells Comedy Festival back for its 10th edition
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Ludwig wins an international Emmy
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Changing Ends peaks at 1.5million viewers
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Punching Up
Reg Varney's memorabilia under the hammer
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Daniel Sloss: I snorted cocaine off Hitler’s toilet
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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