Plymouth to get its own comedy festival
Josh Widdicombe announced as ambassador
16/09/2026 … Josh Widdicombe is backing the inaugural Plymouth Comedy Festival as ambassador.
2026 Archives
Wed 16 September 2026
© Matt Crockett John Bishop cancels his North America tour
16/09/2026 … John Bishop has been forced to cancel his upcoming US and Canadian tour dates following his motorbike accident.
Bella Hull makes her first Radio 4 series
Plus shows for John Tothill, Scott Bennett and a swathe of stand-up specials
16/09/2026 … Bella Hull is making her first stand-up series for Radio 4.
Radio 4 pilots three sketch shows
From Arabic, black and Asian perspectives
16/09/2026 … Radio 4 is piloting three new sketch shows – each reflecting a different community of the UK.
© Yellowbelly Photo Radio 4 commissions Paul Longley's Gossip Couple
...as a load of other sitcoms confirmed to be returning
16/09/2026 … Radio 4 has commissioned a sitcom based on Paul Longley’s TikTok series The Gossip Couple.
Nish Kumar and Jake Bhardwaj pilot entertainment formats
16/09/2026 … Nish Kumar and Jake Bhardwaj are piloting new shows for Radio 4.
© Rich Hardcastle Richard Curtis creates his first sitcom in 32 years
Radio 4 project reunites him with Bill Nighy
16/09/2026 … Richard Curtis has created his first sitcom in more than 30 years.
© Matt Crockett Jack Dee announces 2027 tour
16/09/2026 … Jack Dee has announced a 52-date tour to mark his 40 years in comedy.