The Paper returns to Sky
10 new episodes to drop in September
25/06/2026 … American sitcom The Paper is set to return to Sky for a second season on September 10 All ten episodes will drop at the same time – 24…
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Thu 25 June 2026
© BBC Bottom guide released as an audiobook
Read by the sitcom's, barman, Lee Cornes
25/06/2026 … Lee Cornes – who played pub landlord Dick Head in Bottom – has recorded an audiobook guide to the Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson sitcom.
What We Do In The Shadows sequel moves ahead
Werewolf script set to be finished next year
25/06/2026 … A long-awaited sequel to the original What We Do In The Shadows movie could finally be set to take flight.
© BBC Tim and Garth reunite
Martin Freeman and Mackenzie Crook mark 25 years of The Office
25/06/2026 … Martin Freeman and Mackenzie Crook are to reunite for a BBC special marking 25 years since The Office first aired.
© Channel 4 Second series for Green Wing: Resuscitated
25/06/2026 … A surprise second series of the revamped version of Green Wing has launched on Audible today.
Wed 24 June 2026
Parliament gets its own comedy group
All-party body to help support the industry
24/06/2026 … Comedy is to get its own Parliamentary group uniting MPs and peers with an interest in the sector, Chortle can reveal.
Joe Lycett announces 2027-28 tour
And, yes, the title IS a long-winded pun...
24/06/2026 … Joe Lycett is going on tour in 2027 and 2028.
Warm reception for Rogue Trooper
2000AD adaptation featuring a cast of comedians
24/06/2026 … Rogue Trooper – the 2000 AD comic book adaptation featuring a host of comedy stars – has received a warm industry welcome at its first official…