The Big Idea with Alistair Green
Review of the new Radio 4 show parodying podcasts
11/06/2026 … Anyone who follows Alistair Green’s social media videos knows how thoroughly he gets under the skin of his alter egos, creating credible caricatures of…
Thu 11 June 2026
© Channel 4 Could Taskmaster have been the next Strictly Come Dancing?
Plans were mooted for it to go to BBC One on Saturday nights
11/06/2026 … Taskmaster could have been a mainstream BBC show, airing after Strictly Come Dancing.
New podcast for Alistair Green and Rachel Stubbings
From Elis James and John Robins' production company
11/06/2026 … Comedians Alistair Green and Rachel Stubbings are launching a weekly podcast together, described by its hosts as 'aimless and often quite toxic chat from two…
Sarah Millican backs ISH comedy awards
Comic sponsors £4,000 best newcomer category
11/06/2026 … Sarah Millican has donated £4,000 to fund the newcomer prize at this year's ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards, organisers have announced.
Wed 10 June 2026
Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng announce joint UK date
Royal Albert Hall gig billed as a debate
10/06/2026 … Comedians Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng are bringing a joint live show to London's Royal Albert Hall on October 16.
© Associated Press / Alamy Half a Python reunion
John Cleese planning live shows with Terry Gilliam and Michael Palin
10/06/2026 … John Cleese has revealed plans to reunite with his Monty Python co-stars Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam for some live events.
Dave Ward vs entitled latecomers
Punters strolled across comic's stage
10/06/2026 … Talk about entitled! Comedian Dave Ward had to deal with two latecomers shamelessly walking across his stage, carrying food, when he was compering the Rum…
Suzi Ruffell: The Juggle
Review of the comedian recording her latest tour
10/06/2026 … Despite its title, Suzi Ruffell’s The Juggle is not about the familiar struggle of juggling parenthood and a career.