All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© Ben Whitley/PA Images/Alamy ...but guilty of criminal damage
25/11/2025 … Graham Linehan has been found guilty of criminal damage to the phone of a trans activist – but cleared of harassment.
© BBC / Big Talk Best comedy accolade as series 2 is in production
25/11/2025 … David Mitchell’s detective series Ludwig was named best comedy at the International Emmy Awards in New York last night.
Comic gives up his Sunday slot after 10 years
25/11/2025 … Jason Manford is quitting his Absolute Radio show after a decade.
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.
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 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 Comedian shuns Christmas in a new panel show pilot.
24/11/2025 … Julian Clary is piloting a new panel show about resisting peer pressure.
24/11/2025 … James Acaster is going on tour next year.
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