Rhys Darby to star in period sitcom
Playing a 19th Century English aristocrat
10/02/2026 … Rhys Darby is to star in a new period comedy, it has been reported.
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Tue 10 February 2026
Catherine Cohen to publish poetry book
Anthology of verses first posted on Instagram
10/02/2026 … Catherine Cohen, is this week publishing her debut collection of poems, drawing on similar theme to her-stand up: life, relationships and the messy business…
Tributes paid to Philippe Gaulier
Hugely influential clown teacher dies at 82
10/02/2026 … Philippe Gaulier, the Frenchman who trained generations of actors and comedians including Sacha Baron Cohen, Helena Bonham Carter and Emma Thompson, has died aged…
Second inductee for the North East Comedy Hall of Fame
Sunday For Sammy honoured as it returns to the Utilita Arena
10/02/2026 … The North East Comedy Hall of Fame has announced its second inductee: a biennial charity show that has raised millions for good causes Sunday For Sammy, which…
© Samantha Blakey Aziz Ansari announces Royal Albert Hall gig
10/02/2026 … American comedian Aziz Ansari has announced a date at London's Royal Albert Hall on July 11.
Meet the 2026 UK Pun Champion
Adam Ernest Pickard scoops title in Leicester
10/02/2026 … Adam Ernest Pickard has won the UK Pun Championships at the Leicester Comedy Festival.
Judges announced for Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award 2026
For the culmination of the city's comedy festival
10/02/2026 … The judging panel has been announced for this year’s Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award, with broadcaster Edith Bowman and Still Game co-creator Greg…
Mon 09 February 2026
Griff Rhys Jones launches a podcast
09/02/2026 … Griff Rhys Jones is teaming up with rock keyboard legend Rick Wakeman for a new podcast called The Sound Of The Seventy Year Olds.