Jason Manford quits Absolute Radio
Comic gives up his Sunday slot after 10 years
25/11/2025 … Jason Manford is quitting his Absolute Radio show after a decade.
2025 News
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Tue 25 November 2025
Changing Ends peaks at 1.5million viewers
Success for series 3 of Alan Carr sitcom
25/11/2025 … The third series of Alan Carr's autobiographical comedy Changing Ends peaked with 1.
Mon 24 November 2025
Joanne McNally becomes the Irish female comedian to play Dublin's 3Arena
Comic to bring her tour show to Ireland's biggest indoor venue
24/11/2025 … Joanne McNally is to become the first Irish female comedian to headline Dublin's 3Arena, Ireland's biggest indoor venue.
© Phil McIntyre TV Victoria Wood musical extends its run
Extra dates for Fourteen Again in the Lake District
24/11/2025 … The new musical based on Victoria Wood’s songs has extended its run… five month before it’s due to open.
© Andy Hollingworth Julian Clary turns Grinch
Comedian shuns Christmas in a new panel show pilot.
24/11/2025 … Julian Clary is piloting a new panel show about resisting peer pressure.
James Acaster unveils 2026 tour dates
24/11/2025 … James Acaster is going on tour next year.
© Netflix Too Much? There was just enough!
Lena Dunham confirms her romcom won't be returning
24/11/2025 … Lena Dunham’s rom-com Too Much will not be returning to Netflix, the creator has announced.
Bill Bailey announces a 2026 tour
Describing himself as a modern-day vaudevillean
24/11/2025 … Bill Bailey has announced a 2026 tour, describing himself as a modern-day vaudevillean.