All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Comic 'chuffed to be part of the history of the town'
30/07/2026 … Paddy McGuinness will switch on the Blackpool Illuminations this year, it has been announced Thousands are expected to gather for the event on September…
© BBC/Shine TV 'It’s time I learnt a new skill'
30/07/2026 … Comedian and YouTuber Max Fosh is taking part in this s year’s Celebrity MasterChef, it has been announced.
Clients included John Cleese, Dawn French and
30/07/2026 … Tributes have been paid to leading comedy publicist Neil Reading following his death at 56.
Pinotphile to be taped in New York
29/07/2026 … Joanne McNally has landed her first Netflix special.
With romcom author Chrissie Manby
29/07/2026 … Comedian Helen Lederer and author Chrissie Manby are launching a podcast about how writers really work.
BBC axes stand-up showcase after 22 years
29/07/2026 … The BBC is axing Live at the Apollo after 22 years.
© Channel 4 Comedy pilot about a teen 'trapped in a dead-end town'
29/07/2026 … Laura Marcus – the star of Netflix’s upcoming Assassin’s Creed adaptation – has made a Comedy Blap pilot for Channel 4.
Nine final charity gigs announced
29/07/2026 … Peter Kay has announced a run of nine charity shows to wrap up his Better Late Than Never tour after four years.
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