Netflix appoints its first UK head of comedy
Streamer indicates new commitment to the genre
09/01/2026 … Netflix has appointed its first UK head of comedy – signalling a bigger commitment to the genre.
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Fri 09 January 2026
John Mulaney calls off Minneapolis shows as tensions rise
Comic says it ‘didn’t sit right' to perform
09/01/2026 … American comic John Mulaney has called off his shows in Minneapolis this weekend after ICE agents killed Renee Nicole Good in the city.
Thu 08 January 2026
© BBC Studios Is this why the Mandy Christmas special was axed?
Comedy featured scenes with Vladimir Putin
08/01/2026 … More information has emerged about why the BBC may have pulled the Christmas special of Diane Morgan’s comedy Mandy at the last minute – but the revelation…
Russell Brand makes £4million a year
Profits revealed for the period rape claims first surfaaced
08/01/2026 … Russell Brand made £4million in the year multiple women made rape and sexual assault claims against him, Chortle can reveal.
Wed 07 January 2026
Simon Mayhew-Archer launches a production company
...as his new show Can You Keep a Secret? debuts on BBC One
07/01/2026 … Comedy writer-producer Simon Mayhew-Archer has launched a new production company, as his latest series Can You Keep a Secret? debuts on BBC One this week.
Glasgow Comedy Festival announces full 2026 line-up
Including Rosie O'Donnell's first gig in the city
07/01/2026 … The Glasgow International Comedy Festival has announced its full programme for 2026, with 560 shows across 40 venues and more than 100,000 tickets now on sale.
© BBC BBC comedies stream on Channel 4
Deal with UKTV makes classic shows easier to find
07/01/2026 … Some of the BBC’s favourite comedy shows are now streaming on Channel 4.
Tue 06 January 2026
Nikki Glaser announces London and Dublin dates
Part of US comic's 2026 international tour
06/01/2026 … American comedian Nikki Glaser has announced two dates this side of the Atlantic.