All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
...for its writer Rachael Healy
23/10/2025 … A report into London comedy venue 21Soho failing to pay its acts has earned its writer a nomination in the British Journalism Awards.
Comic will use artificial intelligence to bring the story to life
23/10/2025 … Nigel Ng is making a Mr Bean-style cartoon for his Uncle Roger character, using cutting-edge AI to produce an origin story for his volatile alter-ego.
...one based on A Midsummer Night’s Dream
23/10/2025 … Alice Lowe is working on two dark comedy films: a reimagining of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and a comedy-horror about a girl guide group, entitled Sprites.
© UKTV Documentary to hit cinemas in January
23/10/2025 … The stars taking part in the 90-minute documentary Becoming Victoria Wood have been announced.
© BBC Studios 23/10/2025 … Hit BBC sitcom Two Doors Down is being turned into a live stage show.
...of his 'healing' stand-up show I Love It Here
22/10/2025 … Simon Amstell has announced a three-week London residency in February.
New series from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee
22/10/2025 … Ardal O’Hanlon and Tom Basden have joined the cast of How To Get To Heaven From Belfast, the new comedy-thriller from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee.
© UKTV Ab Fab reunion as work starts on a Christmas special
21/10/2025 … Ab Fab stars Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders are to reunite in a special Christmas episode of Amandaland.
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