Ludwig gets a Christmas special
Featuring Poirot star David Suchet
02/09/2026 … The BBC has announced a Christmas special for the comedy detective series Ludwig, with Sir David Suchet joining the cast as a murder suspect.
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Wed 02 September 2026
Entries open for 2026 Comedy Poster Awards
02/09/2026 … Entries have opened for this year’s Comedy Poster Awards – with a £1,000 prize fund up for grabs.
Kurupt FM to headline Hackney Empure
First in a new series of variety nights
02/09/2026 … People Just Do Nothing’s Kurupt FM are to headline the first in a new series of variety nights at the Hackney Empire.
Edinburgh Fringe rejects calls to bring 2027 event earlier
It would be logistically impossible, say festival chiefs
02/09/2026 … The organisers of the Edinburgh Fringe have ruled out changing the dates of next year’s festival.
Tue 01 September 2026
© House of Commons 47 MPs call for government to recognise grassroots comedy
Live Comedy Association letter sent to Culutre Secretary
01/09/2026 … The Live Comedy Association has announced that 47 MPs have signed a letter urging the government to recognise grassroots live comedy in its policy-making.
© BBC Marking 75 years of The Goon Show
01/09/2026 … Rare Goon Show material is going on display next month at an event to mark 75 years since the anarchic radio comedy first hit the airwaves.
Rose Matafeo competes in a second Taskmaster
Comic signed up for New Zealand version
01/09/2026 … Rose Matafeo is to compete in Taskmaster for a second time.
US comedy stars announce joint UK arena dates
Cedric the Entertainer, Tiffany Haddish and Mo’Nique
01/09/2026 … Three of America’s biggest comedy stars are joining forces to play three UK arenas this December.