© House of Commons/Roger Harris/CC BY-SA 3.0 Culture committee calls for answers
26/02/2026 … Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee has called for an update on the progress the government is making on finding support for the live comedy sector.
According to Foil Arms and Hog
26/02/2026 … How do meteorologists name storms? Foil Arms and Hog have some ideas.
© BBC 26/02/2026 … Is Ghosts returning? The cast took to social media yesterday to share a cryptic short video of the doors to Button House swinging open, sparking excitement and…
Review of documentary film of comedians working under occupation
25/02/2026 … You might have thought the people of Palestine had greater problems to address than the lack of a viable comedy scene.
© Dish/Waitrose/Cold Glass Productions Comic also reflects on how Strictly changed him
25/02/2026 … Chris McCausland has revealed the one thing he always brings to whatever venue he’s playing.
Stand-up special will get a TV airing
25/02/2026 … Frank Skinner is to record his last show, 30 Years Of Dirt, as a stand-up special.
A 'nasty little sketch show' as part of Channel 4 Comedy Playground
25/02/2026 … Channel 4 has released Joe Kent-Walters' ’nasty little sketch show’ Bad Eggs.
Taking over from Paddy McGuinness
25/02/2026 … Rob Beckett is to replace Paddy McGuinness on Channel 4’s Tempting Fortune.
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