© Rich Hardcastle Richard Curtis creates his first sitcom in 32 years
Radio 4 project reunites him with Bill Nighy
16/09/2026 … Richard Curtis has created his first sitcom in more than 30 years.
2026 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 16 September 2026
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© Matt Crockett Jack Dee announces 2027 tour
16/09/2026 … Jack Dee has announced a 52-date tour to mark his 40 years in comedy.
Comedians host new scandal podcast
Milo Edwards and Sophie Garrad joined by journalist Ed Campbell
16/09/2026 … Comedians Milo Edwards and Sophie Garrad are hosting a new podcast about British scandals, alongside journalist Ed Campbell.
Tue 15 September 2026
© Ian Greenland Richard Herring shoots feature film role
Playing a detective at a chaotic press conference
15/09/2026 … Richard Herring has been on the South Coast filming his role in the British independent comedy Zak The Ripper.
Larry Dean launches podcast with husband Mikey Crump
Guests asked who they'd like to bring back from the dead
15/09/2026 … Saturday Night Live UK star Larry Dean has launched a podcast with his husband, Mikey Crump.
Peter Serafinowicz announces his first live tour as himself
Using face-swap tech he devleoped himself
15/09/2026 … Peter Serafinowicz is embarking on his first solo UK tour as himself.
Widow’s Bay sweeps the Emmys
Five more awards for Apple TV horror-comedy
15/09/2026 … Widow’s Bay swept the board in the comedy categories at the Emmys last night.
Mon 14 September 2026
© BBC Philomena Cunk vs Benedict Cumberbatch
Experts for Cunk On Cinema announced
14/09/2026 … Philomena Cunk’s next victims have been released.