If I Didn't Laugh I'd Cry: The Frank Carson Story
08/05/2026 … There aren’t many dead comedians without a fringe play about them – and now it’s Frank Carson’s turn.
2026 Archives
Fri 08 May 2026
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Omid Djalili's next film really chimes...
Comic stars in Simon Callow's About A Bell
07/05/2026 … Omid Djalili has made a new film in which he plays a Syrian refugee upset by the demolition of a former parish church.
Who won at the Golden Lobes 2026?
07/05/2026 … Tom Crowley took the top prize at the annual Golden Lobes awards for comedy podcasting last night.
John Robins reads the introduction to his new memoir Thirst
07/05/2026 … Here's John Robins reading the introduction to his new memoir Thirst, telling the story of his life through the lens of alcohol.
Alice and Steve trailer
Disney+s new 'wrong-com' with Nicola Walker and Jemaine Clement
07/05/2026 … Disney+ has released the official trailer for its British 'wrong-com' Alice and Steve.
Thirst, by John Robins
07/05/2026 … With John Robins currently on hiatus from stand-up, this heartbreaking memoir of his relationship with drinking goes a long way towards bringing readers up to date…
© Netflix Netflix sets release date for Ricky Gervais's Alley Cats
Cast includes a raft of After Life co-stars
07/05/2026 … Ricky Gervais's animated series Alley Cats will launch on August 7, Netflix has announced.
© Rumpus Media Johnny Vegas to play a priest in new dark comedy
07/05/2026 … Johnny Vegas is to play a priest in one of the next films in 5’s Play For Today.