Red Dwarf co-creator Rob Grant dies suddenly
'A a great loss to his family, friends and comedy fans'
26/02/2026 … Rob Grant, the co-creator of Red Dwarf, has died unexpectedly at the age of 70.
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Thu 26 February 2026
Wolf & Owl adds video
New chapter for Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis podcast
26/02/2026 … Wolf & Owl, the podcast hosted by comedians Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis, is to launch a video version when it returns for a new series next week.
Cosmic Shambles Forest returns to Latitude
With comedians, scientists – and an astronaut
26/02/2026 … The Cosmic Shambles Forest is returning to Latitude this summer, with a string of science and culture events programmed by comedian Robin Ince and producer…
© House of Commons/Roger Harris/CC BY-SA 3.0 What's the government doing for live comedy?
Culture committee calls for answers
26/02/2026 … Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee has called for an update on the progress the government is making on finding support for the live comedy sector.
Wed 25 February 2026
Frank Skinner to record his 30 Years Of Dirt
Stand-up special will get a TV airing
25/02/2026 … Frank Skinner is to record his last show, 30 Years Of Dirt, as a stand-up special.
Rob Beckett to host Channel 4’s Tempting Fortune
Taking over from Paddy McGuinness
25/02/2026 … Rob Beckett is to replace Paddy McGuinness on Channel 4’s Tempting Fortune.
Tue 24 February 2026
Catherine Tate to star in Oh Mary
West End spoof about President Lincoln's First Lady
24/02/2026 … Catherine Tate is to star in the West End hit Oh, Mary for three months.
Adam Pally joins NZ comedy The Sanctuary
Created by Two Hearts duo Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore
24/02/2026 … Adam Pally, the US comic known for his roles in Happy Endings and The Mindy Project, is to star in New Zealand sitcom The Sanctuary, written by comedy duo Two Hearts.