2026 Archives

Wed 17 June 2026

Austin Powers 4 on the way, says Mike Myers

As Dr Evil is resurrected for a US phone ad

17/06/2026 … Austin Powers is to return for a fourth movie, Mike Myers has said.

Tue 16 June 2026

Richard Herring diagnosed with a second cancer

Incurable – but treatable – form of leukaemia

16/06/2026 … Richard Herring has revealed he has been diagnosed with blood cancer – having previously seen off the testicular version of the disease.

Peter Serafinowicz joins Harry Potter TV series

Playing poltergeist Peeves

16/06/2026 … Peter Serafinowicz is to play Peeves, the mischievous poltergeist at Hogwarts, in the new Harry Potter TV series.

Which Simpsons character got a new voice?

Try our Tuesday Trivia Quiz

16/06/2026 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.

Mon 15 June 2026

Ruth Jones starts shooting her new comedy

Better Later with Steve Speirs

15/06/2026 … Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs have begun filming their new BBC comedy series, Better Later.

A critique of late-stage capitalism... with shit and vomit

Alternative comedy group Consignia on their Unforgettable 5 gigs

15/06/2026 … Alternative comedy collective Consignia are celebrating their ten-year anniversary with a one-off gig at London’s Museum of Comedy on July 11.