'They weren’t just acting funny, these were funny people'
Emma Doran's comedy favourites
20/07/2026 … As she prepares to make her Edinburgh Fringe debut, Irish comedian Emma Doran picks her Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites… The Royle Family I…
Mon 20 July 2026
© Onyi Olisa Comedian Rachel Baker wins bingo-caller contest
In the guise of her alter-ego Gwen
20/07/2026 … Comedian Rachel Baker has won the Dabbers Bingo comedy caller contest, performing as her high-energy, dance-loving alter-ego Gwen.
I worked for a diabolical cult leader... now I'll destroy her with a thousand jokes
Sofia May on the origins of her Edinburgh Fringe show
20/07/2026 … In this new series for 2026, comedians heading to the Edinburgh Fringe reveal the stories behind their show.
Unravelling – The Knitwit Show
Family-friendly sketch show sampler
20/07/2026 … Looking for a family-friendly sketch show featuring exclusively characters? Si Bennett has you covered.
Sun 19 July 2026
© Aemen Sukkar Comedy festivals everywhere, all at once
19/07/2026 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the thousands of events Chortle currently has listed.
© ITV Lenny Henry writes a radio play about the legacy of slavery
The week's comedy on TV, radio and streaming
19/07/2026 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week.
Sat 18 July 2026
Community rallies to save Leicester venue
Bar had repossessed over comedy festival's financial woes
18/07/2026 … The manager of the venue forced to close because of the financial woes of Leicester Comedy Festival has raised almost £18,000 to save it.
© University of Bradford Dr Jones, Jones, calling Dr Jones
18/07/2026 … Rosie Jones has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Bradford in recognition of her contribution to LGBTQ+ and disability rights.