SNL UK gets the internet talking
Show generates 1.9billion social media impressions
23/03/2026 … The launch of the UK version of Saturday Night Live generated more than 30,000 social posts – amassing a collective 1.
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All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 23 March 2026
Harriet Walter, Anne Reid and Freddie Fox join Youth
Sharon Horgan's forthcoming comedy
23/03/2026 … Three well-known British actors have joined the cast of Youth, a new comedy from Sharon Horgan due to air on HBO.
© David Woolfall/CC BY-SA 3.0 Stand comedy club founder Tommy Sheppard steps down
Ex-MP resigns his chairmanship
23/03/2026 … Tommy Sheppard is retiring as chairman of The Stand Comedy Club, which he set up in Edinburgh more than 30 years ago.
Cody Dahler writes a politics book
'A Thicky Thicky Dumb Dumb's Guide'
23/03/2026 … Comedian and podcaster Cody Dahler is to publish a book about British politics aimed at readers who feel baffled by the state of the country and want to do something…
Seven Dials Playhouse to close
Future of London venue deemed 'unviable'
23/03/2026 … London’s Seven Dials Playhouse to close next week.
© Bafta/Rachell Smith Greg Davies to host the TV Baftas
23/03/2026 … Greg Davies has been named as the host of this year’s Bafta television awards.
Ben Keaton dies at 70
Perrier winner, Father Ted actor and so much more
23/03/2026 … Tributes have been paid to comedian turned actor, writer and director Ben Keaton following his death at the age of 70.
Sun 22 March 2026
Wax lyrical
The best of the week's live comedy
22/03/2026 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the thousands of events Chortle currently has listed.