Comedy gets Christmassy
The best of the week's live comedy
14/12/2025 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the 6,293 events Chortle currently has listed.
Sun 14 December 2025
Alfie Brown releases a free stand-up special about being cancelled
The week's comedy on TV, radio and on demand
14/12/2025 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week.
© Darren Robinson / Alamy Justin Moorhouse announces the tragic death of his son
Barney was 'the sweetest, kindest soul'
14/12/2025 … Justin Moorhouse has announced the tragic death of his son Barney, who was in his 20s.
Weekend Update on Trump's rambling speech on the economy
Colin Jost and Michael Che on SNL
14/12/2025 … Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che tackled the week's biggest news on Saturday Night Live last night.
Sat 13 December 2025
Robin Ince forced to quit Radio 4 over pro-trans views
Comic leaves Infinite Monkey Cage after pressure from bosses
13/12/2025 … BBC bosses have forced Robin Ince to step down from Radio 4’s Infinite Monkey Cage over his social media posts backing pro-trans and other progressive causes.
Fri 12 December 2025
Trailer for the Amandaland Christmas special
With guest starJennifer Saunders
12/12/2025 … The BBC has released the trailer for the Amandaland Christmas special.
Mixed reviews for Fackham Hall
British critics harsher on the Downton Abbey spoof than the Amerians
12/12/2025 … Downton Abbey spoof Fackham Hall has opened in UK cinemas today, with a lukewarm response from British critics.
© Netflix Man Vs Baby
Review of Rowan Atkinson's festive comedy
12/12/2025 … At last, a Christmas comedy for those traumatised by the gritty, cynical realism of Love, Actually.