Philomena Cunk joins the Marvel Universe
...or rather Diane Morgan is cast in the latest series
Philomena Cunk star Diane Morgan has joined the Marvel universe. The comedian…
North East comedy hall of fame to be created
The best comedians from the North East are to be commemorated…
Final ever shows for Inside No.9's Stage/Fright
The final ever shows have been announced today for…
Matt Rife announces 2026 dates
Matt Rife has announced three UK and one Irish…
Frank Skinner pilots The Greatest Quiz Of All Time
Frank Skinner is piloting a new comedy panel show…
Kevin Bridges: I played Saudi before it was lucrative!
Kevin Bridges has told how he turned down the controversial…
Celebrity Traitors will return
The Celebrity Traitors will return for a second series…
Insider comedy from Luke McQueen's Comedian's Comedian
The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the 6,256 events Chortle…
Darren Harriott's dad took his own life in jail... now the comic reflects on fatherhood
Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week. Sunday November 9 PLAY…
Theatre to be renamed in Victoria Wood's honour
Victoria Wood is to have a theatre named in her honour in her beloved Lake District. The…
Comedians 'join I’m A Celebrity...'
Ruby Wax and Eddie Kadi have been named as contestants in this year’s …
'Snuffed out by the Fun Police'
Five episodes of the revived Spitting Image have been pulled from YouTube amid its…
Jack Rooke to reprise his Good Grief show
Jack Rooke is to return to the Soho Theatre revisiting his breakthrough show about…
Tour news
Features
What did Keith and Mick run in Stella Street?
Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled –…
The jungle shower? No worries, I've got a sensational bra!
ITV has confirmed that Ruby Wax and Eddie Kadi will be taking part in this…
'Even if she doesn’t have talent, she’s got so much soul...'
Reviewer Tim Harding gives a rundown of the comedy he's been watching in London in…
New, female and over 40 - why the comedy world finds that combination confusing
I started comedy in my mid-40s. I knew I’d be battling nerves, hecklers, and…
Reviews
It may be better known for hip hop than stand-up, but…
Beat The Frog World Series 2025
She’s already won a raft of new act titles – …
Live comedy picks
Gig of the day
Inside No.9 Stage/Fright
Stoke-on-Trent Regent Theatre
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Jim Jefferies: Son of a Carpenter
Bath Forum
Tuesday 18th Nov from 20:00Book now
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Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It
Hemel Hempstead Old Town Hall
Sunday 16th Nov from 20:00Book now
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Nick Helm: No One Gets Out Alive
Leicester Square Theatre
Saturday 29th Nov from 21:30Book now
Gig of the day
Paul Smith: Pablo
Liverpool Hot Water Comedy Club
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Mark Nelson: Liquid Gold
Belfast Lavery's Comedy Club
Friday 28th Nov from 20:30Book now
Other news
Yorkshire Comedy Awards announce their 2025 winners
The winners of the Yorkshire Comedy Awards were announced…
Entries open for 2026 Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Awar
Glasgow International Comedy Festival has opened applications…
Apply to perform at the Rik Mayall comedy festival
The Rik Mayall comedy festival is inviting comedians to apply for the 2026 event. The…
Which comedians are up for Grammys in 2026?
Five US comedians are up for next year’s Grammy for best comedy album. Announced…
The Simpsons take over Fortnite
The Simpsons have come to Fortnite. From now until November 29, players…
Is this the best joke of the Nottingham Comedy Festival?
Alex Mitchell has won the competition for the best joke at the Nottingham Comedy…
Gabby Logan to host Have I Got News For You
New Match Of The Day presenter Gabby Logan is to host Have I Got…
Johnny Vegas wants to get Britain drawing
Johnny Vegas has been announced as the November featured artist for Draw!, a nationwide…
Punching Up
Joel Dommett to become a father again
Joel Dommett has announced that his wife Hannah is pregnant with their second child. The comedian posted the news on social media as he heads to Australia to…
When the BBC tried to read minds...
In a troubled week for the BBC, they might wish they…
Alan Carr saved the life of actress Cleo Rocos by fending…
When Jack Whitehall's diamond gags didn't sparkle
For most comedians, a corporate gig might involve something…
Videos
Randy Rainbow has produced another song parody targetting Donald Trump
This time he’s taken Chappell Roan’s Pink Pony Club to call the President a Big Phony Schmuck:
Big Phony Schmuck
Randy Rainbow song parody
A Donald Trump speech that's definitely not edited
From Mockeree
Mike Chalk interviews David Lammy
On flag-waving patriotism
Rowan Atkinson returns as Trevor Bingley