© BBC/Angst Mock The Week return date announced
With Dara Ó Briain back as host
13/01/2026 … The revived Mock the Week will launch on February 1 – with Dara Ó Briain back as host.
2026 News
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Tue 13 January 2026
© BBC/Angst Mon 12 January 2026
© Roy Hudd Statue Appeal Roy Hudd to be honoured with a statue
Plans submitted for a life-sized bronze
12/01/2026 … Plans have been submitted to erect a statue of comedian Roy Hudd outside a Suffolk theatre.
British Comedy Guide announces its 2025 award nominees
Voter for entirely by the public
12/01/2026 … The shortlists have been announced for the British Comedy Guide’s annual TV and radio awards.
Ricky Gervais scoops another Golden Globe
...as presenter Wanda Sykes makes a sly dig
12/01/2026 … Ricky Gervais won the 2025 Golden Globe for best performance in stand-up comedy last night – but did not fly to LA to collected it.
Harry Hill returns with a video podcast
Guests to include James Acaster, Stewart Lee and Ed Gamble,
12/01/2026 … Harry Hill is launching a video podcast.
Sun 11 January 2026
Piglets back for series 2
The week's comedy on TV, radio and on demand
11/01/2026 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week.
Sue Perkins shares her Eternal Shame
...and Bridget Christie shares her Jacket Potato Pizza in this week's live comedy picks
11/01/2026 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the 6,840 events Chortle currently has listed.
Fri 09 January 2026
Netflix appoints its first UK head of comedy
Streamer indicates new commitment to the genre
09/01/2026 … Netflix has appointed its first UK head of comedy – signalling a bigger commitment to the genre.