© BBC/Various Artists Limited Spent is spent
BBC drops Michelle de Swarte comedy
15/10/2025 … The BBC has dropped Michelle de Swarte’s semi-autobiographical comedy Spent after one series.
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Will Arnett did stand-up for real for his new film role
Is This Thing On? based on John Bishop's origin story
14/10/2025 … Will Arnett spent six weeks working as a stand-up to prepare for his role as a comedian in the new film Is This Thing On? In it he plays a man called Alex…
© Channel 4 Taskmaster spreads its wings again
New versions for the Netherlands, Iceland and Estonia
14/10/2025 … New versions of Taskmaster are to be created in the Netherlands, Iceland and Estonia after producers Avalon sold the format rights.
Women In Comedy fest crowns its winners
Jessie Nixon for best show and Lulu Simons best newcomer
14/10/2025 … Jessie Nixon and Lulu Simons were crowned winners at this year’s Women In Comedy Festival in Manchester.
© Trevor Leighton Laura Smyth to make her Have I Got News For You debut
Comic will appear opposite ex-transport secretary Louise Haigh
14/10/2025 … Laura Smyth is to make her debut on Have I Got News For You later this month.
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From Comedy Central's Dating Horror Stories
14/10/2025 … Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Nimisha Odedra star a fake couple who remind singles about how miserable relationships can be in the new Comedy Central sketch.
© BBC How much do you know about the work of Steve Coogan?
As the Alan Partridge creator turns 60 today
14/10/2025 … Steve Coogan turns 60 today – so now test your knowledge of his work with the latest edition of our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled –…
© UKTV Joe Wilkinson and David Earl make a series about classic sitcoms
The Office, Porridge and Fawlty Towers
14/10/2025 … Joe Wilkinson and David Earl are to present a new series visiting the filming locations of classic British sitcoms, it was announced today.