Shorlists out for British Podcast Awards 2025
Double nomination for Elis James and John Robins
24/07/2025 … The shortlists have been announced for this year’s British Podcast Awards.
2025 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 24 July 2025
Boost for Edinburgh Fringe sketch comedy
Seven Dials Playhouse funds more Chortle reviews
24/07/2025 … More Edinburgh Fringe sketch shows are to be reviewed on Chortle this year, thanks to the support of London’s Seven Dials Playhouse.
Meet the winners of the 2025 David Nobbs comedy writing prize
Matthew Mclane, Jaskaran Bahia and Tom Little
24/07/2025 … Matthew Mclane has won this year’s comedy writing competition run by the David Nobbs Memorial Trust.
Wed 23 July 2025
© Apple TV+ Apple gives it more Stick
Second season for Owen Wilson’s golf comedy
23/07/2025 … Owen Wilson’s feelgood golf comedy Stick has been renewed for a second series.
© Apple TV+ Ben Stiller makes a documentary about his parents
Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara became comedy stars of the 1960s
23/07/2025 … Ben Stiller has made a documentary film about his parents Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara.
Birmingham Comedy Festival confirms 2025 programme
23/07/2025 … The Birmingham Comedy Festival has released the full programme of this year’s event, featuring more than 90 performances from Friday 3 to Sunday 12 October.
© Flag: Nicolas Raymond/CC BY-SA 3.0 Don't make jokes pitching men against women, Chinese comedians told
Official waning seen as a curb on feminist sentiment
23/07/2025 … The differences between men and women is a time-worn topic for stand-up.
Tue 22 July 2025
Cabaret star Frisky to give Fringe's artist address
Kicking off this year's festival
22/07/2025 … Comedy cabaret star Frisky – aka Laura Corcoran – will be giving the opening address at the 78th Edinburgh Festival Fringe, it has been announced…