All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
To air on the anniversary of wartime tragedy
17/06/2026 … Radio 4 is to air a drama based on a factual book comedian Stefano Paolini wrote about the Italian civilians held in British internment camps during the Second World…
As Dr Evil is resurrected for a US phone ad
17/06/2026 … Austin Powers is to return for a fourth movie, Mike Myers has said.
Incurable – but treatable – form of leukaemia
16/06/2026 … Richard Herring has revealed he has been diagnosed with blood cancer – having previously seen off the testicular version of the disease.
16/06/2026 … Peter Serafinowicz is to play Peeves, the mischievous poltergeist at Hogwarts, in the new Harry Potter TV series.
Better Later with Steve Speirs
15/06/2026 … Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs have begun filming their new BBC comedy series, Better Later.
Actress also played the Queen on Alistair McGowan TV shows
15/06/2026 … Tributes have been paid to Sally Grace – who voiced Margaret Thatcher on Radio 4’s Week Ending for 15 years – after…
15/06/2026 … The line-up has been announced for Chortle’s London Fast Fringe showcase.
Starring alongside a cast of other comedy names
15/06/2026 … Jack Skipper has joined the cast of Zak The Ripper, the upcoming British indie comedy to be shot in and around Brighton this September.
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