© UKTV John Cleese records an intro for Fawlty Towers: The Play
Theatre show airing on U&Gold next month
27/08/2025 … John Cleese has recorded an introduction for the TV screening of the Fawlty Towers play.
2025 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 27 August 2025
© UKTV Tue 26 August 2025
New C4 shorts from comics Rob Copland and Joe Kent-Walters
...and actor-playwright Tatenda Shamiso
26/08/2025 … Channel 4 has announced three new comedy shorts, from 2024 Edinburgh Comedy Award winners Rob Copland and Joe Kent-Walters, plus actor-playwright Tatenda…
© Big Deal Films First look at Dreaming Whilst Black series 2
Adjani Salmon's satirical comedy returns
26/08/2025 … The BBC has released the look images from season 2 of the critically acclaimed comedy Dreaming Whilst Black.
Mon 25 August 2025
Witness life as a comedian in Gaza
Exclusive footage from a powerful new documentary
25/08/2025 … Watch Palestinian stand-up Nidel Damo prepare for a gig in Gaza in this exclusive Chortle clip.
Sun 24 August 2025
Joe da Costa named Edinburgh Fringe Comedian of The Year
24/08/2025 … Joe da Costa has been crowned the first Edinburgh Fringe Comedian of The Year, scooping a £1,000 prize The competition followed a knockout format for stand-ups…
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme back for 2025
The best of the week's comedy on TV, radio and streaming
24/08/2025 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week…: Monday August 25 John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme: The acclaimed sketch show…
Rachel Kaly's sick comedy
24/08/2025 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the thousands of events Chortle currently has listed.
Sat 23 August 2025
Sam Nicoresti wins Edinburgh Comedy Award
Ayoade Bamgboye best newcomer; Comedy Club 4 Kids takes the Victoria Wood Award
23/08/2025 … Sam Nicoresti has won the Edinburgh Comedy Award for the best show on the Fringe, becoming the first trans comedian to take the accolade.