The 'perfect storm' battering the comedy industry
Politicians hear concerns at Westminster meeting
16/10/2025 … Politicians were told of a ‘perfect storm’ of issues battering the comedy industry at a gathering in the Houses of Parliament yesterday.
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Thu 16 October 2025
Jennifer Saunders narrates science novel for kids
Ellie Ment And The Material Matter is aimed at cutting plastic use
16/10/2025 … Jennifer Saunders has narrated a new audiobook helping kids reduce their plastic use.
Frankie Boyle‘s novel set for TV adaptation
Sky eyes murder-mystery Meantime
16/10/2025 … Frankie Boyle‘s debut novel could be be made into a TV series.
Wed 15 October 2025
© Matt Stronge Adam Riches to tour as Sean Bean
15/10/2025 … Adam Riches is to tour a Christmas show in the guise of Sean Bean.
© BBC/Various Artists Limited Spent is spent
BBC drops Michelle de Swarte comedy
15/10/2025 … The BBC has dropped Michelle de Swarte’s semi-autobiographical comedy Spent after one series.
Tue 14 October 2025
© Channel 4 Taskmaster spreads its wings again
New versions for the Netherlands, Iceland and Estonia
14/10/2025 … New versions of Taskmaster are to be created in the Netherlands, Iceland and Estonia after producers Avalon sold the format rights.
Women In Comedy fest crowns its winners
Jessie Nixon for best show and Lulu Simons best newcomer
14/10/2025 … Jessie Nixon and Lulu Simons were crowned winners at this year’s Women In Comedy Festival in Manchester.
© Trevor Leighton Laura Smyth to make her Have I Got News For You debut
Comic will appear opposite ex-transport secretary Louise Haigh
14/10/2025 … Laura Smyth is to make her debut on Have I Got News For You later this month.