All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Comic says it ‘didn’t sit right' to perform
09/01/2026 … American comic John Mulaney has called off his shows in Minneapolis this weekend after ICE agents killed Renee Nicole Good in the city.
© BBC Studios Comedy featured scenes with Vladimir Putin
08/01/2026 … More information has emerged about why the BBC may have pulled the Christmas special of Diane Morgan’s comedy Mandy at the last minute – but the revelation…
Profits revealed for the period rape claims first surfaaced
08/01/2026 … Russell Brand made £4million in the year multiple women made rape and sexual assault claims against him, Chortle can reveal.
...as his new show Can You Keep a Secret? debuts on BBC One
07/01/2026 … Comedy writer-producer Simon Mayhew-Archer has launched a new production company, as his latest series Can You Keep a Secret? debuts on BBC One this week.
Including Rosie O'Donnell's first gig in the city
07/01/2026 … The Glasgow International Comedy Festival has announced its full programme for 2026, with 560 shows across 40 venues and more than 100,000 tickets now on sale.
© BBC Deal with UKTV makes classic shows easier to find
07/01/2026 … Some of the BBC’s favourite comedy shows are now streaming on Channel 4.
Part of US comic's 2026 international tour
06/01/2026 … American comedian Nikki Glaser has announced two dates this side of the Atlantic.
© Matt Squire Fantasy comedy coming next month
05/01/2026 … The BBC has given a provisional broadcast date for Mackenzie Crook’s new comedy Small Prophets.
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