All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Amy Matthews releases her 'aural grand tour' on vinyl
16/10/2025 … Amy Matthews is releasing her latest stand-up show as a vinyl record described as an ‘immersive audio experience’.
© Channel 4 John Tothill, Lena Dunham, Blake Harrison and Amelia Dimoldenberg join cast
16/10/2025 … Comic John Tothill, Girls creator Lena Dunham, Inbetweeners star Blake Harrison and web comedian Amelia Dimoldenberg have all joined the cast of…
Stewart Lee, Frank Skinner, Phill Jupitus and more
16/10/2025 … Comedy stars have signed up to support lo-fi psychedelic punk duo The Lovely Eggs on their tour this autumn.
Politicians hear concerns at Westminster meeting
16/10/2025 … Politicians were told of a ‘perfect storm’ of issues battering the comedy industry at a gathering in the Houses of Parliament yesterday.
Ellie Ment And The Material Matter is aimed at cutting plastic use
16/10/2025 … Jennifer Saunders has narrated a new audiobook helping kids reduce their plastic use.
Sky eyes murder-mystery Meantime
16/10/2025 … Frankie Boyle‘s debut novel could be be made into a TV series.
© Matt Stronge 15/10/2025 … Adam Riches is to tour a Christmas show in the guise of Sean Bean.
© BBC/Various Artists Limited BBC drops Michelle de Swarte comedy
15/10/2025 … The BBC has dropped Michelle de Swarte’s semi-autobiographical comedy Spent after one series.
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