© PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo Russell Brand denies two new charges
Comic enters 'not guilty' pleas
24/02/2026 … Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further charges of rape and sexual assault.
Tue 24 February 2026
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Chris (Simpsons artist) on phones
24/02/2026 … Do we love our phones too much? Well, yes, obviously – but the animator known as Chris (Simpsons artist) expresses that notion in his unique style in this…
© BBC/CanCan Productions BBC orders a third series of High Hoops
Featuring Robert Webb and Isy Suttie
24/02/2026 … Following a successful first series, and with series two now airing on CBBC and BBC iPlayer, comedy High Hoops – the CBBC comedy starring Peep…
Alan Carr 'to become a baron'
Title comes with his new Scottish castle
24/02/2026 … Alan Carr could become a baron after buying a Scottish stately home.
Mon 23 February 2026
Phil Kay: Still Sparkling trailer
Forthcoming documentary about the unpredictable stand-up
23/02/2026 … Here’s a trailer for a forthcoming documentary about freewheeling stand-up Phil Kay, made by fellow comic and filmmaker Joe Bor.
© Princess Pictures Sara Pascoe co-writes a new parenting sitcom
Separated At Birth stars comedians Nazeem Hussain and Urzila Carlson
23/02/2026 … Sara Pascoe has written for a new co-parenting sitcom.
© Channel 4 Taskmaster named comedy of the year (again)
Winners announced in comedy.co.uk awards
23/02/2026 … Taskmaster has been named comedy of the year by readers of comedy.
The Chortle Award 2026 nominees are...
23/02/2026 … The shortlists have been announced for this year’s Chortle Awards supported by Ticketmaster.