© BBC/Angst Mock The Week return date announced
With Dara Ó Briain back as host
13/01/2026 … The revived Mock the Week will launch on February 1 – with Dara Ó Briain back as host.
Tue 13 January 2026
© BBC/Angst Mon 12 January 2026
© Roy Hudd Statue Appeal Roy Hudd to be honoured with a statue
Plans submitted for a life-sized bronze
12/01/2026 … Plans have been submitted to erect a statue of comedian Roy Hudd outside a Suffolk theatre.
British Comedy Guide announces its 2025 award nominees
Voter for entirely by the public
12/01/2026 … The shortlists have been announced for the British Comedy Guide’s annual TV and radio awards.
Just 12 days in, and I might have already seen the best comedy show of 2026
12/01/2026 … Reviewer Tim Harding gives a rundown of the comedy he's been watching in London.
Ricky Gervais scoops another Golden Globe
...as presenter Wanda Sykes makes a sly dig
12/01/2026 … Ricky Gervais won the 2025 Golden Globe for best performance in stand-up comedy last night – but did not fly to LA to collected it.
Nikki Glaser's Golden Globes monologue
Including jokes about Leonardo DiCaprio, Wicked: For Good and Timothée Chalamet
12/01/2026 … Here’s the monologue.
Harry Hill returns with a video podcast
Guests to include James Acaster, Stewart Lee and Ed Gamble,
12/01/2026 … Harry Hill is launching a video podcast.
Sun 11 January 2026
Piglets back for series 2
The week's comedy on TV, radio and on demand
11/01/2026 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week.