How Rich Hall sparked a streaking epidemic
...as he hosts a new podcast on the topic
06/02/2026 … Rich Hall is hosting a new BBC podcast about streakers – and reveals he once ran naked across his university campus.
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Saturday Night Live UK to air in Canada
Streaming platform Crave snaps up the show
05/02/2026 … The British edition of Saturday Night Live will be broadcast in Canada.
© Debbie Ellis Lucy Beaumont announces 2026-27 tour
...referencing her terrible performances on TV quiz shows
05/02/2026 … Lucy Beaumont has announced a major tour – referencing just how badly she has performed on TV quiz shows.
Mae Martin signs Netflix deal
Including new stand-up special
05/02/2026 … Mae Martin has signed a deal to develop projects with Netflix.
© Matt Crockett Man convicted of stalking Joe Lycett
Comedian faced 'alarming and distressing' behaviour
05/02/2026 … A man has been found guilty of stalking Joe Lycett.
© Prime Video Last One Laughing scoops a Broadcast Award
Garlands for Here We Go and Big Boys too
05/02/2026 … Last One Laughing UK was named best entertainment programme at the Broadcast Awards last night.
Comedy on prescription trial starts in Westminster
Led by comedian Carly Smallman
05/02/2026 … A free trial bringing laughter-based workshops to Westminster women is launching this week, backed by comedian Carly Smallman.
Elis James and John Robins launch podcast production company
With their long-term producer Dave Masterman
05/02/2026 … Comedians Elis James and John Robins have launched a podcast production company with their long-term producer Dave Masterman.