All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
© BBC/Hat Trick Watch as news breaks during recording
31/10/2025 … The news that Andrew is no longer a prince broke doing the recording of tonight’s Have I Got News For You.
© BBC/Avalon 31/10/2025 … The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show will not be returning to the BBC.
Contests have sparked safety fears
31/10/2025 … Comedian Elliot Steel is to front a documentary about the new, controversial sport of slap fighting.
Hear an exclusive track from Will Hislop and Barney Fishwick's Norwegian Eurodance legends
31/10/2025 … Fjord, the spoof Norwegian Eurodance legends created by comedy duo Giants, are releasing their first album – and Chortle can share an exclusive first track.
Plans afoot in comedian's home town
31/10/2025 … Eric Morecambe’s home town should organise a raft of events to celebrate what would have been his 100th birthday, local politicians say.
© BBC Studios Now 10 performances at Glasgow's Ovo Hydo
31/10/2025 … Five extra performances have been added to the Two Doors Down Live show at Glasgow’s Ovo Hydro.
Tom Davis, Sian Clifford, Joe Wilkinson, Bill Bailey and more
30/10/2025 … A raft of top comedy stars has joined the cast of the BBC’s forthcoming sitcom The Reluctant Vampire – based on the books by Eric Morecambe.
Private Shakespearean performance for pupils
30/10/2025 … Eddie Izzard is to give primary school pupils a private Shakespearean performance.
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