All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© Hat Trick Productions Who's on this year's roster – and what are their specialist subjctes
18/12/2025 … The raft of comedians taking part in this year’s Celebrity Mastermind has been revealed.
© CNN/Hat Trick CNN news topical comedy panel show
18/12/2025 … CNN has renewed the American version of Have I Got News For You for a fourth season.
Elevating working-class comedians
18/12/2025 … Applications are open for working-class comedians to take part in the Best In Class programme at next year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
Comedian reveals 'freak accident' before his cancer diagnosis
18/12/2025 … Fred MacAulay has revealed a new brush with death – as he announces his first stand-up tour since his cancer diagnosis The Scottish comedy veteran cancelled…
Comic back on the road in 2026
18/12/2025 … Lenny Henry has announced a 2026 tour, returning to stand-up after 17 years.
Cerys Nelmes back in the UK after five-month Turkish ordeal
18/12/2025 … Cerys Nelmes is back in Britain for Christmas after being trapped in Turkey for five months over accusations of shoplifting.
...including a former BGT star
18/12/2025 … The finalists in the Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year have been named.
Comedian to host drivetime show on builders' station
17/12/2025 … Josh James is to become a presenter on Fix Radio – the station aimed at builders and tradespeople.
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