© BBC Tim and Gareth reunite
Martin Freeman and Mackenzie Crook mark 25 years of The Office
25/06/2026 … Martin Freeman and Mackenzie Crook are to reunite for a BBC special marking 25 years since The Office first aired.
2026 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 25 June 2026
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© Channel 4 Second series for Green Wing: Resuscitated
25/06/2026 … A surprise second series of the revamped version of Green Wing has launched on Audible today.
Wed 24 June 2026
Parliament gets its own comedy group
All-party body to help support the industry
24/06/2026 … Comedy is to get its own Parliamentary group uniting MPs and peers with an interest in the sector, Chortle can reveal.
Joe Lycett announces 2027-28 tour
And, yes, the title IS a long-winded pun...
24/06/2026 … Joe Lycett is going on tour in 2027 and 2028.
Warm reception for Rogue Trooper
2000AD adaptation featuring a cast of comedians
24/06/2026 … Rogue Trooper – the 2000 AD comic book adaptation featuring a host of comedy stars – has received a warm industry welcome at its first official…
Dara O Brian's dull show officially confirmed
With John Robins as his sidekick
24/06/2026 … UKTV has officially confirmed that Dara Ó Briain will host a new show celebrating the mundane.
Edinburgh loses its TV festival
Blow to Fringe as industry event moves to Manchester
24/06/2026 … Edinburgh will not have a TV festival next year.
Tue 23 June 2026
© UKTV/David Cummings BBC and UKTV seek the next big comedy entertainment hit
23/06/2026 … TV production companies are being asked to pitch ideas for the next big comedy entertainment show.