'My intention was NEVER to mock, or dismiss, or diminish the horror of October 7'
07/06/2025 … Dawn French has 'unreservedly' apologised after she was accused of making light of Hamas's October 7 terror attacks on Israel.
Pledge from Commons Leader Lucy Powell
06/06/2025 … Ministers ‘will do everything to support’ the British comedy industry, the Leader of House Of Commons has pledged.
Industry comes together for a major day of action
06/06/2025 … Comedians are coming together for a day of action to highlight the homelessness crisis.
Second series for Radio 4 comedy
06/06/2025 … Glenn Moore is making a second episode of his Radio 4 show The first series of Glenn Moore’s Almanac ran in 2023, with four episodes liking major…
© Stuart Hogben Stand-up A-listers include Ed Gamble, Frankie Boyle and Phil Wang
06/06/2025 … The Greenwich Comedy Festival has announced the line-up for this year’s event, being held in a marquee in the Old Royal Naval College.
Oddball animated comedy rereleased on YouTube
06/06/2025 … Sam Campbell stars as Long Head in a series of off-the-wall animated shorts from Australia.
© Netflix Comic leaves audience disappointed in cash row
06/06/2025 … Jeff Garlin left dozens of comedy fans disappointed after failing to perform – in an incident that wouldn’t have been out of place Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Playing himself and his parents in Rest Easy Gerry Boy
06/06/2025 … Scottish stand-up Darren Connell has created a comedy short for Channel 4.
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