Six women, six allegations
Court hears details of the charges against Russell Brand
14/10/2026 … Russell Brand is a ‘sexual predator’ with an ‘insatiable desire’, prosecutors have alleged during the first day of his trial.
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Wed 14 October 2026
Guest stars join Daddy Issues
Including Sian Gibson and Neil Morrissey
14/10/2026 … Sian Gibson, Neil Morrissey and Shobna Gulati are to guest star in the third and final series of Daddy Issues, the BBC has announced.
Who's on series two of Ed Gamble’s Unacceptable!
Full list of guest comedians anounced
14/10/2026 … Ed Gamble’s Unacceptable! will return to TLC from November 8, the broadcaster has announced.
Michael Palin cancels book tour after fall
Comic, 83, broke ribs and fractured pelvis
14/10/2026 … Sir Michael Palin has cancelled his upcoming book tour after he fractured his ribs in a fall.
© Mike Marsland/Getty Sam Nicoresti wins Sky Arts Award
...as Vic Reeves creator Jim Moir is back on form
14/10/2026 … Sam Nicoresti won the Sky Arts Award for comedy last night for her show Baby Doomer.
© Noua Unu Studio Lena Dunham brings back Girls
Five episodes to be shot next year
14/10/2026 … Lena Dunham is bringing back Girls.
Tue 13 October 2026
Punder new management
Leicester's new comedy festival will still have a wordplay competition
13/10/2026 … The replacement for the defunct Leicester Comedy Festival is to maintain an annual pun competition, it has been announced.
© Conker Pictures / Peter Marley First look at Vittorio Angelone in his TV acting debut
Starring as a care worker in Rewarding
13/10/2026 … Here are the first pictures of stand-up Vittorio Angelone in his first major acting role.