© BBC Filming starts on Death Valley series 2
Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth return
27/08/2025 … Filming has begun in Wales on the second series of Death Valley starring Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth.
Wed 27 August 2025
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Eric Idle: I have to check that my jokes don't offend the younger generation
And other things we learn from a new Radio 4 interview
27/08/2025 … Eric Idle has revealed that he runs jokes past his daughter to ensure he doesn’t offend modern audiences.
New podcast for Laura Smyth
About not taking life too seriously
27/08/2025 … Comedian Laura Smyth is launching a podcast with her best friend Carmen Butcher, a production manager for films.
Glasgow throws a Big Yin weekend
Celebration of Billy Connolly's legacy
27/08/2025 … Glasgow is to honour Sir Billy Connolly with a weekend-long celebration of his work and legacy.
© UKTV John Cleese records an intro for Fawlty Towers: The Play
Theatre show airing on U&Gold next month
27/08/2025 … John Cleese has recorded an introduction for the TV screening of the Fawlty Towers play.
Fringe comedian's car trouble
Josh Elton's motor impounded during Edinburgh run
27/08/2025 … The end of the Edinburgh Fringe means a maelstrom of emotions for comedians who’ve spent a month pouring their heart and soul into their daily shows.
Tue 26 August 2025
Trailer for Is This Thing On?
Bradley Cooper's film based on the story of how John Bishop got into comedy
26/08/2025 … Here’s the first trailer for Is This Thing On? – the film directed by Bradley Cooper based on John Bishop’s story of taking to stand-up in the…
New C4 shorts from comics Rob Copland and Joe Kent-Walters
...and actor-playwright Tatenda Shamiso
26/08/2025 … Channel 4 has announced three new comedy shorts, from 2024 Edinburgh Comedy Award winners Rob Copland and Joe Kent-Walters, plus actor-playwright Tatenda…