All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Leak stops his improv show with Suki Webster
01/10/2026 … Paul Merton and Suki Webster had to abandon their gig last night when water started pouring through the roof of the Victorian theatre where they were performing.
Nick Mohammed, Sam Nicoresti and Susie McCabe
01/10/2026 … Nick Mohammed, Sam Nicoresti and Susie McCabe have been nominated in the comedy category of this year's Sky Arts Awards.
Branded online gameshow frr Movemeber
01/10/2026 … Channel 4's digital channel A Comedy Thing has struck its first branded partnership, teaming up with the men's health charity Movember to make a gameshow…
© Susan Riddell / Instagram Comic now accused only of lesser offences
30/09/2026 … Susan Riddell is no longer facing terrorism charges, she has revealed.
© Merman TV & Film With Breeders star Daisy Haggard joining the cast
30/09/2026 … Amandaland is to return with an hour-long Christmas special this year, with Breeders star Daisy Haggard joining the cast, the BBC has announced.
...having previously performed Imposter Syndrome in fans' homes
30/09/2026 … Former 11 O'Clock Show host and 2017 I'm A Celebrity… contestant Iain Lee is going on his first tour, with a show called Imposter Syndrome.
© Steve Ullathorne 30/09/2026 … Lost Voice Guy has announced his first UK tour for five years – and this time accompanied by a puppet.
Totally goes on sale this week
30/09/2026 … Tom Allen has announced a year-long stand-up tour, called Totally.
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