Chortle editor Steve Bennett on Live Comedy Day
31/03/2026 … I’ve been reviewing live comedy for more than 25 years, which inevitably prompts two questions: ‘who’s your favourite comedian?’ – which…
31/03/2026 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
© RTÉ Comic has tumour removed and undergoes immunotherapy
31/03/2026 … Tim Key has revealed that he's undergoing immunotherapy after a second cancer scare.
Including Joe Lycett, Kristen Schaal, Ahir Shar and Larry Dean
31/03/2026 … The Pleasance has announce a new wave of performers for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, with another 139 shows across comedy and theatre.
© Tommy Ga-Ken Wan More than 100 of the 636 shows sold out
31/03/2026 … The Glasgow International Comedy Festival has wrapped up its biggest year yet, with more than 62,300 people attending shows over 19 days.
Comedy collective wants to redress 'London-centric bias'
31/03/2026 … A comedy co-operative from the North East of England is to take over an entire venue for the duration of the Edinburgh Fringe to showcase comedians from the venue.
Hugh Bonneville on the return of his W1A character in Twenty Twenty Six
31/03/2026 … In Twenty Twenty Six, a follow-up to Twenty Twelve and W1 , Hugh Bonneville reprises his role as Ian Fletcher, formerly head of deliverance for the 2012 Olympic…
© Trevor Leighton With Jorja Smith the musical guest
31/03/2026 … Jack Whitehall has been unveiled as the host of next week’s Saturday Night Live UK.
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