Cheesiest joke of the Fringe revealed
Comedian Fil Milton wins £1,000 prize
18/08/2026 … Comedian Fil Milton has won a £1,000 joke of the Fringe competition in Edinburgh.
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Tue 18 August 2026
© Baby Cow Christmas special for Changing Ends
ITV adds an extra epsiode to Alan Carr's comedy
18/08/2026 … Alan Carr's sitcom Changing Ends is to get its first Christmas special.
Mon 17 August 2026
Edinburgh venue admits discriminating against Jewish comedian
Philip Simon accuses Banshee Labyrinth of dragging out the case
17/08/2026 … Edinburgh Fringe venue Banshee Labyrinth has admitted that it unlawfully discriminated against Jewish comedian Philip Simon when it banned his festival show…
© BBC Studios Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas specials have been cancelled
After creator Brendan O’Carroll broke his jaw
17/08/2026 … The Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas specials have been cancelled after creator Brendan O’Carroll broke his jaw.
Voting opens in 2026 Comedians' Choice Awards
17/08/2026 … Voting has opened for this year’s Comedians’ Choice Awards, the Edinburgh Fringe prizes decided entirely by comedians.
© Kris Askey How comedy courses boost the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ people
New academic research published
17/08/2026 … Taking part in a stand-up course improves the mental wellbeing and resilience of LGBTQ+ people, new research suggests.
Sun 16 August 2026
20 comics longlisted for the biggest award in comedy
204cm prize up for grabs at the Edinburgh Fringe
16/08/2026 … Twenty comedians have been longlisted for the Biggest Award In Comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe.
© PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo When Margaret Thatcher became a comedy star
The story of her Yes Minister sketch and the rest of the week's TV and radio comedy
16/08/2026 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week.