BBC comedies dominate RTS shortlist
Plus double nomination for Romesh Ranganathan
10/03/2026 … The BBC dominates the comedy categories of the 2026 Royal Television Society award shortlist, published today.
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Tue 10 March 2026
© Radharc Images/Alamy Liverpool's oldest comedy club closes
Laughterhouse hit by low audiences and increased competition
10/03/2026 … Liverpool’s longest-running comedy club, Laughterhouse, is shutting up shop after almost 20 years.
Jack Rook takes Good Grief on tour
Ten-year revival for the debut show which inspired Big Boys
10/03/2026 … Jack Rooke, the creator of Channel 4 comedy-drama Big Boys, is reviving the stage show that made his name for a UK tour.
Mon 09 March 2026
Sam Serrano is Chortle's latest Hotshot
...and immediately lands a Fringe slot too
09/03/2026 … Sam Serrano has become the latest addition to Chortle’s Hotshots for 2025.
Sun 08 March 2026
© Aemen Sukkar at Jiksaw Comedy Central to air Kerry Godliman's stand-up special
The week's best comedy on TV, radio and streaming
08/03/2026 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week.
Harry Enfield brings back his favourites
08/03/2026 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the thousands of events Chortle currently has listed.
Fri 06 March 2026
Comedy gets another industry body
One of the first tasks: to secure donations to fund 100 projects
06/03/2026 … A new trust has been set up seeking donations to fund the comedy industry.
Brian And Roger podcast heads to Radio 4
Six new episodes from Harry Peacock and Dan Skinner
06/03/2026 … Comedy podcast Brian And Roger is to make its BBC Radio 4 debut this spring.