'Billy Connolly is god'
Comedian makes a rare public appearance to accept an award
16/11/2025 … Sir Billy Connolly has made a rare public appearance to accept an award near his home in Florida.
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Sat 15 November 2025
© BBC/Hat Trick How I got death threats for creating Warren
Sitcom writer recalls the devastating effects of penning a much-panned comedy
15/11/2025 … The writer behind one of the most slated sitcoms in recent times has told of the ‘horrendous’ abuse he received – including death threats.
Fri 14 November 2025
Now ALL Spitting Image episodes are pulled from YouTube
But makers continue to defy legal actions by Paddington's humourless rights-owners
14/11/2025 … Every episode of Spitting Image has been pulled from YouTube as the owners of the Paddington rights step up their legal action.
© Matt Crockett Romesh Ranganathan announces a tour... for 2027
Stand-up show promises to 'change your life'
14/11/2025 … Romesh Ranganathan has announced a new tour – but not until 2027.
Marty Feldman on the nature of comedy
BBC releases fascinating 1969 documentary - watch here
14/11/2025 … The BBC has released a rare 1969 documentary in which Marty Feldman examines the nature of comedy.
Thu 13 November 2025
Who's taking part in the next Taskmaster New Year Treat?
Line-up revealed as 20th series ends
13/11/2025 … The line-up for this year’s Taskmaster’s New Year Treat has been announced, after the closely-fought 20th series drew to a close.
New comedy award to honour Barry Cryer
...With Armando Iannucci the first winner
13/11/2025 … A new comedy award is to be handed out in honour of Barry Cryer - with Armando Iannucci its first recipient.
© C4/Roughcut TV Cast announced for Josh Pugh’s C4 comedy Stepping Up
Including Denise Welch, Sophia Di Martino and Lucia Keskin
13/11/2025 … Denise Welch, Sophia Di Martino and Lucia Keskin have joined the cast of Josh Pugh’s new Channel 4 comedy Stepping Up.