Play That Goes Wrong becomes one of the West End's longest-running shows
15/10/2026 … The Play That Goes Wrong has entered the list of the longest-running West End shows, in 20th place.
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Thu 15 October 2026
Friends returns to Channel 4
Sitcom can be streamed for free from January
15/10/2026 … Friends is to return to Channel 4 from January.
Wed 14 October 2026
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.
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.