Rhys Mathewson: Big Mistake
Melbourne International Comedy Festival review
10/04/2026 … The backbone of Big Mistake is Rhys Mathewson’s relapse after five years of being clean of drugs and alcohol.
2026 Archives
Fri 10 April 2026
Bron Lewis: Chaos
Melbourne International Comedy Festival review
10/04/2026 … Bron Lewis has risen so fast in Australian comedy, it’s a surprise she hasn’t got the bends.
© BBC/Silverprint Films Comics join series 11 of Shetland
Guest roles for Gregor Fisher and Gavin Mitchell
10/04/2026 … Comedians Gregor Fisher and Gavin Mitchell are to make guest appearances in the 11th series of Shetland.
Thu 09 April 2026
© BBC/Pacesetter Productions/Al Campbell Philomena Cunk to return!
With a new series about cinema
09/04/2026 … Diane Morgan and Charlie Brooker are reuniting for Cunk on Cinema, another in their series of faux documentaries.
© Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc Rooster gets a booster
Series two for Steve Carell comedy
09/04/2026 … HBO has renewed its comedy series Rooster, starring Steve Carell and Charly Clive, for a second season.
Michael Palin goes to the Philippines
09/04/2026 … Michael Palin has headed to the Philippines for his next Channel 5 show.
Three comedy shows receive £2,500 Edinburgh Fringe grants
Keep It Fringe recipients named
09/04/2026 … Comedians Abbie Edwards and Ele McKenzie plus comedy musical Mothman are to each receive £2,500 to help them stage a show at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Kate Dolan: Trout
Melbourne International Comedy Festival review
09/04/2026 … Kate Dolan likens her full-on performance to a manic episode – and she’s not far off the mark.