All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Live events at Salford's Lowry Theatre
20/06/2025 … Peter Kay is to appear in conversation with fellow Bolton-born star Sara Cox at two events to mark the release of his next memoir, Peter Kay’s Diary.
20/06/2025 … Fern Brady is to introduce a showcase of Edinburgh Fringe comedians for spoken word platform Audible.
20/06/2025 … American comedy duo BriTANicK are writing and directing their first film – thanks to an appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Comic says his phone was hacked
20/06/2025 … Fast Show comedian Simon Day has blamed hackers after an antisemitic message was posted on his social media feeds.
New series follows him 'helping' the 2026 World Cup organisers
19/06/2025 … He delivered the London Olympics in Twenty Twelve and was ‘head of values’ at the BBC in W1A – now Hugh Bonneville is to return as Ian Fletcher,…
...hosting the end-of-series reunion
19/06/2025 … Katherine Ryan is joining The Real Housewives of London.
Recovering alcoholic Shiv Sheridan is back
19/06/2025 … Filming has begun on the third and final series of ITV’s comedy-drama The Dry, starring Róisín Gallagher as recovering alcoholic Shiv Sheridan.
Older Than Jesus hits UK theatres next spring
18/06/2025 … She’s been a stalwart of TV comedy ever since she broke through more than a dozen years ago – now Aisling Bea is embarking on her first-ever tour.
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