© BBC/Big Talk Studios /Olly Courtney 08/07/2026 … The BBC has ordered a third series of David Mitchell’s detective comedy Ludwig before the second series has even reached screens.
© Pinpep Watch as the Ricky Gervais character is immortalised on the Slough trading estate
08/07/2026 … David Brent has been given his own sculpture – at a Premier Inn on the Slough Trading Estate.
Comic's Super Size Me-style experiment for Netflix documentary
08/07/2026 … Mo Gilligan lived on a diet of fried chicken for four weeks for his first documentary for Netflix.
With Greg Davies, Bill Bailey, Rhys James and more
08/07/2026 … Greg Davies, Bill Bailey, Rhys James, Adam Kay and Dara Ó Briain are among the acts confirmed for the 14th Just For Laughs Sydney.
As she reveals Netflix drama role
08/07/2026 … Sophie Willan has admitted she took a piss in the street outside the Houses of Parliament on a boozy first date.
Landlords take possession over unpaid rent
07/07/2026 … Landlords have taken possession of the venue run by organisers of the beleaguered Leicester Comedy Festival over unpaid rent, Chortle can reveal.
07/07/2026 … Here are ten shows heading to the Edinburgh Fringe from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival – where they all got glowing reviews from Chortle.
Graham Norton and Geoff Lloyd will be at the festival
07/07/2026 … Graham Norton and Geoff Lloyd are to present their Virgin Radio shows live from Edinburgh during the Fringe.
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