All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© BBC/So Television/PA Media 12/03/2026 … Jennifer Saunders has revealed she and Dawn French once bought an ecstasy tablet to share – but it didn’t quite go to plan.
© Fox Adventures in time and space (and pre-school)
12/03/2026 … Family Guy’s smart-talking evil genius toddler Stewie is to get his own spin-off show.
Show to stream on Peacock in the States
12/03/2026 … The British version of Saturday Night Live is to air in the US.
© Matt Crockett ...but you'll need to buy tickets to his newly announced tour to find out what it is
12/03/2026 … Rhys James has announced a 40-date stand-up tour for 2026 and 2027.
'Making a case for debauchery'
12/03/2026 … John Tothill is to record a stand-up show for Radio 4.
12/03/2026 … Matt Berry is to be the voice of this year's Oscars ceremony.
© Mark Muldoon 11/03/2026 … Glasgow-based comedian Christopher Macarthur-Boyd has been announced as the winner of the 2026 Next Big Thing award, created to recognise acts deserving more attention.
© VAL Big plans for stand-up's C4 Blap
11/03/2026 … Amy Gledhill’s comedy pilot Toads is being developed into a full series, it has been reported.
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