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© Prime Video Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade shortlisted as a memorable moment
17/03/2026 … The speed-dating showdown between Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade on Last One Laughing has been nominated for a Bafta.
'Darkly funny voyage from the bleakness of everyday life'
17/03/2026 … Comedian and performance artist Kim Noble has written a memoir in graphic novel form In Pursuit Of A Wonderful Nothing is described as ‘a fragmented…
© Prime Video 17/03/2026 … The new series of Last One Laughing will be coming with its own companion podcast.
Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan and Riz Ahmed
16/03/2026 … Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan and Riz Ahmed have been announced as first three hosts of Saturday Night Live UK.
... as are the Chortle award hosts
16/03/2026 … Chortle can today announce the winners of the venue categories in our 2026 awards.
© Daniel Loveday/Comic Relief Host of famous Amandas in Comic Relief sketch
16/03/2026 … Comic Relief is to air a new Amandaland sketch on Friday, with the titular character encountering some more famous Amandas.
© Rachel Manns Actor to replace Richard Osman
16/03/2026 … Michael Sheen has been confirmed as the host for the next series of BBC Two’s House of Games.
16/03/2026 … Comedian Russell Kane is to make his professional stage acting debut this autumn – playing Romeo.
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