© BBC Goodness Gracious Me cast received death threats
...including from the Asian community
21/10/2026 … The cast of Goodness Gracious Me received death threats when the groundbreaking comedy series first aired.
2026 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 21 October 2026
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Could you create the next Bridget Jones?
Helen Fielding launches a comedy writing prize for Nothern talent
21/10/2026 … Bridget Jones creator Helen Fielding has launched a prize to find distinctive new comedy writers from the North of England.
Vittorio Angelone apology acknowledged - but not accepted
Rebecca Goodwin's last word on comic's offensive gag
21/10/2026 … Rape survivor Rebecca Goodwin says she 'acknowledges but doesn’t accept’ Vittorio Angelone’s apology for joking about her ordeal.
Tue 20 October 2026
‘We were woke before it was a thing!'
Fascinating Aïda announce a 2027 tour
20/10/2026 … Fascinating Aïda have announced a tour of more than 75 theatres next year.
© BBC Radio 4 Extra axed
Home of archive and contemporary comedy
20/10/2026 … Radio 4 Extra – the treasure trove of archive BBC comedy – is to shut as part of the broadcaster’s plans to make £500million of savings…
Row as venue is booted out of the Brighton Fringe
Rotunda boss says festival 'more interested in beer gardens' than grassroots spaces
20/10/2026 … A significant Brighton Fringe venue has been banned from next year’s festival, complaining that it was given no reason, proper warning, or chance to appeal…
'Landmark event' to celebrate women in comedy
New Royal Albert Hall gig set to be an annual showcase
20/10/2026 … The Royal Albert Hall is to host what’s being billed as ‘a landmark event in the British comedy calendar’ to showcase female comedians.
More unseen Only Fools And Horses footage to get an airing
Second series for U&Gold archive show
20/10/2026 … The U&Gold channel is to broadcast two more batches of unseen Only Fools And Horses footage.