Two more series for the Russell Howard Hour
Sky renews comedian's topical show
17/12/2020 … Sky has ordered two more series of The Russell Howard Hour.
Thu 17 December 2020
© Carla Speight BBC Radio Wales signs up Kiri Pritchard-McLean
17/12/2020 … Kiri Pritchard-McLean is to present her own show on BBC Radio Wales.
Honest Christmas Song
17/12/2020 … Irish sketch trio Foil Arms and Hog have released their Christmas song – and make no bones about their aims.
A day is not enough...
Robin Ince extends his 24-hour Nine Lessons show
17/12/2020 … It seems that 24 hours just isn’t enough for Robin Ince’s annual celebration of rational and curious thought.
Making an exhibition of himself...
Museum buys Peter Kay's purple Amarillo suit
17/12/2020 … The purple suit Peter Kay famously wore in the video for the 2005 Comic Relief single (Is This The Way To) Amarillo has been saved for the nation.
© BBC Studios Mrs Brown's Boys to be on TV until 2026
Brendan O’Carroll reveals new BBC contract
17/12/2020 … Mrs Brown's Boys creator Brendan O’Carroll has signed a deal to keep his sitcom on the BBC for seven more years.
BBC seeks new comedy shorts
Up to 20 Life Lessons sketches to be commissioned
17/12/2020 … The BBC has revealed more details of its Laugh Lessons initiative to make more short comedy films.
Wed 16 December 2020
Just For Laughs founder acquitted of rape
'It's a dark day' says the woman who brought charges
16/12/2020 … Gilbert Rozon, the founder of Montreal’s Just For Laughs comedy festival, has been acquitted of rape and indecent assault.