Comic sued for mocking Lion King lyrics
Composer says it damages his business with Disney
25/03/2026 … The writer of the Lion King’s Circle Of Life chant is suing a comedian for mocking it.
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Wed 25 March 2026
Things You Should Have Done gets a YouTube spin-off
Chi and Lucas interview celebs on a pedalo
25/03/2026 … The BBC has launched a YouTube spin-off from on Things You Should Have Done.
© World Affairs Council of Philadelphia/CC BY-SA 2.0 Bill Cosby ordered to pay an extra $40million
Further damages to woman he drugged and raped
25/03/2026 … Bill Cosby has been ordered to pay an extra $40million to a woman he drugged and raped more than 50 years ago.
Tue 24 March 2026
Jack Whitehall to produce a live action Mr Benn
From the man who bought you I Swear
24/03/2026 … Jack Whitehall is producing a live-action version of classic kids’ TV series Mr Benn.
© Paul Cooper Terry Jones statue unveiling set
With Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and a ‘Python-esque afternoon of silliness',
24/03/2026 … Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam will unveil a statue of their friend and fellow Python Terry Jones, in his hometown of Colwyn Bay on April 25, it has been confirmed.
© Andy Hollingworth Kathy Rivett makes the Chortle student final again
Now the People's Choice polls open
24/03/2026 … Kathy Rivett has made the final of the Chortle Student Comedy Award for the second year running.
Beyond the Dome
Brighton comedy festival expands
24/03/2026 … This year's Brighton Dome Comedy Festival won’t just be at the Brighton Dome.
© BBC/Merman Four Bafta nods for Amandaland
24/03/2026 … Amandaland, Big Boys, Things You Should Have Done and How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge) are all up for best scripted comedy at this year’s Baftas.