Ricky Gervais blows his own trumpet via Alley Cats
09/07/2026 … Ricky Gervais has posted a clip from his forthcoming Netflix animation Alley Cats – in which his character discussed The Office, and the genius behind it.
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Edinburgh Fringe 10x10: The summer of Sams
Ten acts of that name heading to the festival
08/07/2026 … We continue our Edinburgh previews with ten Fringe comedians called Sam.
© Boffola Pictures Diane Morgan: I had to go to 'robot school'
Comedian on preparing for her new role in Ann Droid
08/07/2026 … Diane Morgan went to ‘robot school’ to prepare for her role in new comedy Ann Droid.
New Ali G film 'in the can'
Sacha Baron Cohen has reportedly revived the character that made his name
08/07/2026 … Sacha Baron Cohen has reportedly shot a new Ali G film.
Help given to comics hit by Leicester Comedy Festival troubles
18 performers and one promoter aided by hardship fund
08/07/2026 … Eighteen comedians and one promoter have shared a £5,000 hardship fund for those hit by the financial chaos engulfing Leicester Comedy Festival.
'Great comedy podcasts still feel home-made, however high quality'
We launch a new podcast column at Sheffield's Crossed Wires festival
08/07/2026 … Welcome to this new monthly round-up from the world of comedy podcasting.
Meet the 2026 Edinburgh Comedy Award panel
As Radio 4 announces another Fringe gala
08/07/2026 … The judging panel for this years Edinburgh Comedy Awards will be chaired by Liz Lewin, director of comedy series for Netflix UK.
If normal jobs had World Cup rules
From Munya Chawawa and Theo Shakes
08/07/2026 … Munya Chawawa and Theo Shakes wonder what it would be like if normal jobs had World Cup rules in this timely new video… .