Scots Squad star Darren Connell pulls tour
‘This decision wasn’t taken lightly'
16/02/2026 … Scots Squad star Darren Connell has pulled his UK tour.
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Mon 16 February 2026
© House of Commons/CC BY-SA 3.0 Minister to meet comedy industry reps
Another step on the path for official recognition
16/02/2026 … Comedians and other industry representatives are to meet the Creatives Industries Minister next month to lobby for greater recognition of the artform by government.
Fatiha El-Ghorri reveals her cancer surgery
...and the pain of waiting for help over her medical menopause
16/02/2026 … Fatiha El-Ghorri has revealed that she has had surgery for cancer, and spoken frankly about how difficult she has found it to live with the consequences.
Egg and cheese
Comic George to promote Pilgrims Choice
16/02/2026 … George Egg has signed a deal to front a new marketing campaign for Pilgrims Choice.
Ola Labib to front Tesco Ramadan series
Social media promo with Channel 4
16/02/2026 … Ola Labib is to star in a new commercial social media series advertising Tesco for Ramadan.
Glasgow seeks its funniest bus pass holder
New initiative from the city's comedy festival
16/02/2026 … Glasgow is looking for its funniest bus pass holder.
© Trevor Leighton Jack Whitehall announces 2027 tour
20 arena dates for Bad Influence
16/02/2026 … Jack Whitehall has announced a 20-date arena tour for 2027.
Sun 15 February 2026
The funny side of immigration
The best of the week's comedy on TV, radio and on demand
15/02/2026 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week.