Audible to sponsor Edinburgh Comedy Awards
Deal secures accolades for three more years
17/06/2026 … Audible has become the new sponsor of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards under a three-year deal announced today.
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Wed 17 June 2026
Stefano Paolini's history of interned Italians inspires Radio 4 play
To air on the anniversary of wartime tragedy
17/06/2026 … Radio 4 is to air a drama based on a factual book comedian Stefano Paolini wrote about the Italian civilians held in British internment camps during the Second World…
Austin Powers 4 on the way, says Mike Myers
As Dr Evil is resurrected for a US phone ad
17/06/2026 … Austin Powers is to return for a fourth movie, Mike Myers has said.
Tue 16 June 2026
Richard Herring diagnosed with a second cancer
Incurable – but treatable – form of leukaemia
16/06/2026 … Richard Herring has revealed he has been diagnosed with blood cancer – having previously seen off the testicular version of the disease.
Peter Serafinowicz joins Harry Potter TV series
16/06/2026 … Peter Serafinowicz is to play Peeves, the mischievous poltergeist at Hogwarts, in the new Harry Potter TV series.
Mon 15 June 2026
Ruth Jones starts shooting her new comedy
Better Later with Steve Speirs
15/06/2026 … Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs have begun filming their new BBC comedy series, Better Later.
Week Ending stalwart Sally Grace dies at 74
Actress also played the Queen on Alistair McGowan TV shows
15/06/2026 … Tributes have been paid to Sally Grace – who voiced Margaret Thatcher on Radio 4’s Week Ending for 15 years – after…
Chortle's London Fast Fringe 2026 line-up announced
15/06/2026 … The line-up has been announced for Chortle’s London Fast Fringe showcase.