2026 Archives

Thu 08 January 2026

Russell Brand makes £4million a year

Profits revealed for the period rape claims first surfaaced

08/01/2026 … Russell Brand made £4million in the year multiple women made rape and sexual assault claims against him, Chortle can reveal.

Wed 07 January 2026

Can You Keep A Secret?

Review of Dawn French and Mark Heap's new BBC comedy

07/01/2026 … In 2007, the papers were full of news of John Darwin, who turned up more than five years after he was declared dead in a canoeing accident so his wife Anne could…

Why In The Name Of Pierre Novellie?

Preview of the comdian's new Radio 4 show

07/01/2026 … Pierre Novellie would be a valuable member of any pub quiz team.

Simon Mayhew-Archer launches a production company

...as his new show Can You Keep a Secret? debuts on BBC One

07/01/2026 … Comedy writer-producer Simon Mayhew-Archer has launched a new production company, as his latest series Can You Keep a Secret? debuts on BBC One this week.

Glasgow Comedy Festival announces full 2026 line-up

Including Rosie O'Donnell's first gig in the city

07/01/2026 … The Glasgow International Comedy Festival has announced its full programme for 2026, with 560 shows across 40 venues and more than 100,000 tickets now on sale.

Margaret Cho on substance abuse, body shaming and escaping an abusive relationship

Comic's very frank podcast interview

07/01/2026 … Margaret Cho has opened up about substance abuse, becoming sober, escaping an abusive relationship and body shaming in a deeply personal interview.