Ardal's wicked whiskers
Comic keeps his beard trimmings
02/02/2026 … Ardal O’Hanlon has confessed to keeping his beard trimming.
2026 Archives
Mon 02 February 2026
© BBC/Merman Amandaland tops 2025 comedy viewing
Christmas special now seen by 7.4million
02/02/2026 … The Christmas special of Amandaland has been named the most-watched comedy of 2025.
Meet the 'Best In Class' of 2026
Working-class scheme names its line-up
02/02/2026 … A new group of comedians has been chosen for this year’s Best In Class showcase at the Edinburgh Fringe.
David Nobbs comedy writing competition opens for a ninth year
02/02/2026 … The annual comedy writing competition honouring the creator of Reggie Perrin opens for entries today.
Nate Bargatze wins comedy Grammy
...as Donald Trump threatens to sue host Trevor Noah
02/02/2026 … Nate Bargatze won the Grammy for Best Comedy Album last night.
Sun 01 February 2026
© C4 Can Jon Richardson save a pub?
The week's comedy on TV, radio and on demand
01/02/2026 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week.
Edinburgh winner Sam hits the road
The best of the week's live comedy
01/02/2026 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the 6,583 events Chortle currently has listed.
Weekend Update on chaos in Minnesota
With Colin Jost and Michael Che
01/02/2026 … Donald Trump is changing things up in Minnesota to ‘calm the recent violence against his poll numbers’ – so says Colin Jost on last night’s…