All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Just 5 out of 230 main comedy award nominees have ever been from north of the border
03/06/2026 … A new comedy award aimed specifically at Scottish acts is to be launched at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Co-creator Rob Grant had been working on the idea before his death
03/06/2026 … Rob Grant had been planning an animated Red Dwarf series at the time of his death in February.
Dave Cohen's session aimed at newer comedians
03/06/2026 … Comedy writer Dave Cohen is offering a free advice session on how to write better jokes.
Omar Majed tried to remove clothes during hearing
03/06/2026 … The case against the man charged with making a bomb hoax at a Peter Kay gig has been adjourned for a psychiatric report to be drawn up.
New tour based on Two Ronnies serial
03/06/2026 … Spike Milligan and Ronnie Barker’s story of The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town has been turned into a stage play that will tour the…
New book from stand-up Lee Kyle
01/06/2026 … Stand-up Lee Kyle has written a book telling fellow comedians how to turn a collection of jokes into a proper show, based on his experience as a director.
© Allie Reefer/Pexels And a gig putting theory into practice
01/06/2026 … A day of panels and live performance exploring comedy’s role in social change is coming to Salford next month, with a particular focus on working-class women’s…
© BBC Exec to join Have I Got News For You makers Hat Trick
01/06/2026 … Jon Petrie, the BBC’s director of comedy, is leaving the corporation after five years in the job.
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