Lenny Rush in BBC adaptation of Eric Morecambe's book
14/05/2026 … The BBC has revealed the first clip of its adaptation of Eric Morecambe's book The Reluctant Vampire on what would have been the late comedian's 100th birthday.
Britain's TV comedy commissioners talk about their work
14/05/2026 … The BBC’s head of comedy says he was happy not to have any American funding for Small Prophets – as a US studio might have ruined the idea.
14/05/2026 … Channel 4 has released the trailer for Sam Campbell’s new comedy series Make That Movie, ahead of its launch on May 28.
Comic's fans slate Exmouth theatre's decision
14/05/2026 … Roy Chubby Brown’s management has hit out after another venue cancelled the offensive comedian.
© BBC/James Stack Photography Diane Morgan on comedy characters, ghost-hunting, and problematic drama school exercises..
14/05/2026 … Diane Morgan goes ghost-hunting in some of the grand homes where she films her Philomena Cunk shows – and says she has witnessed paranormal activities.
© BBC/James Stack Photography Full text of BBC comedy chief Jon Petrie's speech to the broadcaster's comedy festvail
14/05/2026 … As delivered at the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool, yesterday: Thank you for joining us for this year’s BBC Comedy Festival.
13/05/2026 … Australian comedy trio Aunty Donna were ahead of their time, as this clip from their 1999 series shows.
© BBC Jon Petrie announces raft of new and returning shows
13/05/2026 … The BBC has announced ten new and returning shows at its comedy festival in Liverpool.
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