Eric Morecambe at 100
by culture lecturer Glyn White
14/05/2026 … For many people over the age of 50, the first few bars of an old 1960s song will always prompt a smile.
2026 Archives
Thu 14 May 2026
Trailer for The Reluctant Vampire
Lenny Rush in BBC adaptation of Eric Morecambe's book
14/05/2026 … The BBC has revealed the first clip of its adaptation of Eric Morecambe's book The Reluctant Vampire on what would have been the late comedian's 100th birthday.
'Americans would have ruined Small Prophets'
Britain's TV comedy commissioners talk about their work
14/05/2026 … The BBC’s head of comedy says he was happy not to have any American funding for Small Prophets – as a US studio might have ruined the idea.
Trailer for Sam Campbell’s Make That Movie
14/05/2026 … Channel 4 has released the trailer for Sam Campbell’s new comedy series Make That Movie, ahead of its launch on May 28.
Another venue bans Roy Chubby Brown
Comic's fans slate Exmouth theatre's decision
14/05/2026 … Roy Chubby Brown’s management has hit out after another venue cancelled the offensive comedian.
© BBC/James Stack Photography 'I often feel Philomena Cunk is the real me'
Diane Morgan on comedy characters, ghost-hunting, and problematic drama school exercises..
14/05/2026 … Diane Morgan goes ghost-hunting in some of the grand homes where she films her Philomena Cunk shows – and says she has witnessed paranormal activities.
© BBC/James Stack Photography 'No algorithm would have said Britain wants a comedy about a bloke who grows homunculi'
Full text of BBC comedy chief Jon Petrie's speech to the broadcaster's comedy festvail
14/05/2026 … As delivered at the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool, yesterday: Thank you for joining us for this year’s BBC Comedy Festival.
Wed 13 May 2026
Don't be a Bigoted Bill
13/05/2026 … Australian comedy trio Aunty Donna were ahead of their time, as this clip from their 1999 series shows.