Five new names join North East comedy hall of fame
Including Lost Voice Guy, Lauren Pattison and Anvil Springstien
19/05/2026 … Five more performers will be inducted into a new North East comedy hall of fame, it was announced today.
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© BBC/Ray Burmiston Josh Widdicombe IS going to host Strictly
BBC confirms comedian will be paired with Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe
19/05/2026 … It’s official – Josh Widdicombe has been announced as one of the new presenters for Strictly Come Dancing.
Fin Taylor writes a tongue-in-cheek history book
In the vein of his Fin Vs History podcast
19/05/2026 … Fin Taylor has written a book inspired by his hit Fin Vs History podcast.
Comic plans 12 gigs and three marathons in a day
Raising money for the air ambulance that saved her life
19/05/2026 … An amateur comedian is to run three marathons on Saturday – performing 12 gigs en route.
© BBC/Remarkable Entertainment Armstrong and Miller to reunite... on Pointless
Ben Miller to co-host forthcoming episodes
19/05/2026 … Alexander Armstrong will be reuniting with his double-act partner Ben Miller on upcoming episodes of Pointless.
Reuben Kaye and Frankie McNair share Sydney honours
Comedy festival doles out its awards
19/05/2026 … The Sydney Comedy Festival has announced the winners of its 2026 awards, with Reuben Kaye and Frankie McNair sharing the best of the fest award.
After Life named best modern comedy
Ricky Gervais’s show tops Radio Times poll
19/05/2026 … After Life has been named the best modern comedy in a new Radio Times poll.
© Pierre Rosa / Pixabay New Joke Of The Fringe contest launched
Snack brand seeks the 'Cheeziest' gags
19/05/2026 … A new Joke of the Fringe contest is being launched at Edinburgh this summer.