© Alexander Svensson/CC BY-SA 2.0 BBC's comedy spending falls
As broadcaster hails the success of its hits
15/07/2025 … The BBC’s TV comedy budget fell seven per cent last year, its new annual report reveals.
Tue 15 July 2025
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11th series for Frank Skinner’s Poetry Podcast
15/07/2025 … Frank Skinner’s Poetry Podcast is to return for an 11th series, it has been announced today.
'I got into comedy as my PhD was so boring'
Q&A with Chortle Hotshot Shalaka Kurup
15/07/2025 … Earlier this year, Chortle selected five Hotshots from a series of gigs around the country.
10th anniversary screening for Aaaaaaaah!
Steve Oram's cult comedy horror with Noel Fielding, Julian Barratt, Toyah Willcox and more
15/07/2025 … The BFI is to hold a 10th anniversary screening of cult British comedy horror film Aaaaaaaah! Featuring the Boosh duo of Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding as well…
© Hugo Glendinning Fawlty Towers play to air on TV
U&Gold grab the rights to John Cleese stage show
15/07/2025 … John Cleese's Fawlty Towers: The Play is to be screened on TV.
Second survey into UK comedy sector launched
Comedians and industry workers urged to contribute
15/07/2025 … The second survey of the UK live comedy sector has been launched today.
'Cancelled' Louis CK to headline NY Comedy Festival
Shamed comic being welcomed back into the fold
15/07/2025 … Comedian Louis CK has been further welcomed back into the fold of the American comedy scene with two headline bookings at the New York Comedy Festival.
Mon 14 July 2025
© BBC Scotland / Shakehaus BBC Scotland comedy shorts
Reviews of Govan Fair Queen and Zara Gladman's Good For Her
14/07/2025 … Elaine C Smith may sit among Scottish comedy royalty but she’s forever in danger of being upstaged by young screen newcomer Harper Blue Hamilton in the…