© UKTV Lenny Henry named a 'legend of comedy'
At Leicester Comedy Festival awards
30/03/2021 … He’s already got a knighthood - now Sir Lenny Henry has been named a Legend of Comedy by the Leicester Comedy Festival.
Tue 30 March 2021
© UKTV 
Maya Jama joins Celebrity Juice
To be a regular alongside captains aptains Emily Atack and Laura Whitmore
30/03/2021 … Maya Jama is to become a regular on Keith Lemon’s Celebrity Juice.
Mon 29 March 2021
Shappi Khorsandi writes her second young adult novel
Kissing Emma was inspired by Lord Nelson's mistress
29/03/2021 … Shappi Khorsandi has written a novel for young adults about a vulnerable young woman and the men who try to take advantage of her.
'Strangers have become friends...'
After our awards, we spotlight some more of the best comedy made in lockdown
29/03/2021 … We have now handed out the last of our Chortle Awards for 2021 for the Legends Of Lockdown.
© BBC Filming starts on series two of Jerk
Tim Renkow’s BBC comedy is coming back
29/03/2021 … Filming has begun on the second series of Tim Renkow’s BBC comedy, Jerk.
© CBC Fancy owning Schitt’s motel?
The real-life buildings have been put up for sale
29/03/2021 … The Rosebud Motel where the titular family holed up in Schitt’s Creek has gone on the market.
John Robins launches pub podcast
...to celebrate beer gardens reopening
29/03/2021 … John Robins is launching a new podcast series celebrating his love of the Great British pub.
Sun 28 March 2021
Simon Brodkin confirms new tour dates
Stand-up show about his audacious pranks
28/03/2021 … Simon Brodkin has confirmed rescheduled live dates this autumn.