John-Luke Roberts named best podcast host
09/11/2026 … John-Luke Roberts has been named best podcast host at Europe’s top digital awards.
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All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 09 November 2026
Jo Brand: A man exposed himself to me during a gig
Comic recalls circuit misogyny
09/11/2026 … Jo Brand has told of how an audience member exposed himself to her while she was on stage.
© Lilovski Photography / Shutterstock.com Russell Brand sentenced to 10½ years
9 years for rape plus 18 months for sexual assaults
09/11/2026 … Russell Brand has been jailed for nine years for rape plus another 18 months for three counts of sexual assault Handing down the sentence at Southwark Crown Court,…
BBC rejects petition to save Radio 4 Extra
'We value listeners' devotion' – but they still swing the axe
09/11/2026 … The BBC has rejected a petition calling for Radio 4 Extra to be saved.
Kate Stone joins comedy consultancy Reppd
09/11/2026 … Comedy consultancy Reppd has appointed Kate Stone as its first talent consultant.
© Cottonbro Studios/Pexels Entries open for Melbourne comedy festival's short film contest
09/11/2026 … Entires have opened for Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s short film competition, Funny Shorts.
Sun 08 November 2026
Angela Bra wins joke of the Nottingham Comedy Festival
Maths-based pun claims the title
08/11/2026 … Angela Bra has won the ‘joke of the festival’ award at the Nottingham Comedy Festival.
© Pacesetter Productions Cunk's back... looking at cinema
The week's comedy on TV, radio and streaming
08/11/2026 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week.