All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© House of Commons 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 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.
Comic signed up for New Zealand version
01/09/2026 … Rose Matafeo is to compete in Taskmaster for a second time.
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.
Current timing slammed as 'absolutely ludicrous'
31/08/2026 … One of the biggest Edinburgh Fringe venues has called for next year’s festival to be brought forward by a week after the final few days of this year’s…
Knockout contest held during Fringe
30/08/2026 … American comic Jamie Wolf has won the £1,500 Edinburgh Fringe Comedian of the Year Competition.
© Jody Hartley The best of the week's live comedy
30/08/2026 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the thousands of events Chortle currently has listed.
© Matt Crockett / Channel 4 The week's best comedy on TV, radio and streaming
30/08/2026 … Our pick of the slim choices for comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week.
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