© UKTV/David Cummings BBC and UKTV seek the next big comedy entertainment hit
23/06/2026 … TV production companies are being asked to pitch ideas for the next big comedy entertainment show.
Tue 23 June 2026
© UKTV/David Cummings 
Comedians cast in alien animation
Rob Brydon, Diane Morgan and Jamie Demetriou in Not Alone
23/06/2026 … Rob Brydon, Diane Morgan and Jamie Demetriou are to play aliens in an upcoming animated comedy film from the studio behind Despicable Me and The Super Mario Bros…
© BBC BBC hails Michael McIntyre's social media reach
250million views of Big Show series 9 clips
23/06/2026 … The BBC has been hailing the social media success of Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, after clips from the latest series racked up 250 million views worldwide.
The Big Red Bus
Marcel Lucont poem about Brexit
23/06/2026 … On the tenth anniversary of the Brexit referendum, it's time for a Frenchman to explain how it all unfolded.
© Paul Gilbey Nick Mohammed’s Young Magicians head to TV
Comic to oversee new animated series
23/06/2026 … Nick Mohammed’s Young Magicians books are being turned into an animated series.
Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to tax evasion
As his lawyer blames prosecutors for 'overreach'
23/06/2026 … American comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony counts related to his tax filings The stand-up has been released on bail following…
Mon 22 June 2026
Uncle Roger is now a dad
Comic Nigel Ng becomes a father
22/06/2026 … He’s long been an uncle - now comedian Nigel Ng has become a father.
Sam Nicoresti, air guitar hero
Comic competes in UK championship
22/06/2026 … She’s already conquered the world of comedy – now Sam Nicoresti is hoping to become a champion in another field.