Geoff Norcott returns to Quesion Time

21/10/2026 … Comic Geoff Norcott is returning to Question Time tomorrow – his first appearance on the political show in four years.

Jimmy Cricket's joke book to be published posthumously

Come 'ere: Launch event at Blackpool's Showtown

21/10/2026 … A book of jokes Jimmy Cricket was working on when he died in August is to be released in time for Christmas.

Goodness Gracious Me cast received death threats

...including from the Asian community

21/10/2026 … The cast of Goodness Gracious Me received death threats when the groundbreaking comedy series first aired.

Could you create the next Bridget Jones?

Helen Fielding launches a comedy writing prize for Nothern talent

21/10/2026 … Bridget Jones creator Helen Fielding has launched a prize to find distinctive new comedy writers from the North of England.

Vittorio Angelone apologises for joking about rape survivor

Comic reacts to furore over Rebecca Goodwin gag

21/10/2026 … Vittorio Angelone has issued an apology after reducing a rape survivor to tears by joking about her ordeal.

‘We were woke before it was a thing!'

Fascinating Aïda announce a 2027 tour

20/10/2026 … Fascinating Aïda have announced a tour of more than 75 theatres next year.

Radio 4 Extra axed

Home of archive and contemporary comedy

20/10/2026 … Radio 4 Extra – the treasure trove of archive BBC comedy – is to shut as part of the broadcaster’s plans to make £500million of savings…

Row as venue is booted out of the Brighton Fringe

Rotunda boss says festival 'more interested in beer gardens' than grassroots spaces

20/10/2026 … A significant Brighton Fringe venue has been banned from next year’s festival, complaining that it was given no reason, proper warning, or chance to appeal…