© BBC/Merman Amandaland tops 2025 comedy viewing
Christmas special now seen by 7.4million
02/02/2026 … The Christmas special of Amandaland has been named the most-watched comedy of 2025.
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Mon 02 February 2026
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Meet the 'Best In Class' of 2026
Working-class scheme names its line-up
02/02/2026 … A new group of comedians has been chosen for this year’s Best In Class showcase at the Edinburgh Fringe.
David Nobbs comedy writing competition opens for a ninth year
02/02/2026 … The annual comedy writing competition honouring the creator of Reggie Perrin opens for entries today.
Nate Bargatze wins comedy Grammy
...as Donald Trump threatens to sue host Trevor Noah
02/02/2026 … Nate Bargatze won the Grammy for Best Comedy Album last night.
Sun 01 February 2026
© C4 Can Jon Richardson save a pub?
The week's comedy on TV, radio and on demand
01/02/2026 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week.
Edinburgh winner Sam hits the road
The best of the week's live comedy
01/02/2026 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the 6,583 events Chortle currently has listed.
Sat 31 January 2026
Get a first look at clips from the revived Mock The Week
...and it's remarkably similar to the old one!
31/01/2026 … Here are some clips from the first episode of the revived Mock The Week, to air on the TLC channel on Sunday night.
© BBC Amanda & Alan’s renovation show to return
...but with a very different look
31/01/2026 … Alan Carr is to make another series of his property renovation show with Amanda Holden – but won’t be heading to the sun.