Richard Herring diagnosed with a second cancer
Incurable – but treatable – form of leukaemia
16/06/2026 … Richard Herring has revealed he has been diagnosed with blood cancer – having previously seen off the testicular version of the disease.
2026 Archives
Tue 16 June 2026
Peter Serafinowicz joins Harry Potter TV series
16/06/2026 … Peter Serafinowicz is to play Peeves, the mischievous poltergeist at Hogwarts, in the new Harry Potter TV series.
Which Simpsons character got a new voice?
16/06/2026 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
Mon 15 June 2026
Ruth Jones starts shooting her new comedy
Better Later with Steve Speirs
15/06/2026 … Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs have begun filming their new BBC comedy series, Better Later.
A critique of late-stage capitalism... with shit and vomit
Alternative comedy group Consignia on their Unforgettable 5 gigs
15/06/2026 … Alternative comedy collective Consignia are celebrating their ten-year anniversary with a one-off gig at London’s Museum of Comedy on July 11.
Week Ending stalwart Sally Grace dies at 74
Actress also played the Queen on Alistair McGowan TV shows
15/06/2026 … Tributes have been paid to Sally Grace – who voiced Margaret Thatcher on Radio 4’s Week Ending for 15 years – after…
Chortle's London Fast Fringe 2026 line-up announced
15/06/2026 … The line-up has been announced for Chortle’s London Fast Fringe showcase.
Jack Skipper joins Zak The Ripper film
Starring alongside a cast of other comedy names
15/06/2026 … Jack Skipper has joined the cast of Zak The Ripper, the upcoming British indie comedy to be shot in and around Brighton this September.