© Matt Crockett Romesh Ranganathan announces a tour... for 2027
Stand-up show promises to 'change your life'
14/11/2025 … Romesh Ranganathan has announced a new tour – but not until 2027.
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Fri 14 November 2025
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Marty Feldman on the nature of comedy
BBC releases fascinating 1969 documentary - watch here
14/11/2025 … The BBC has released a rare 1969 documentary in which Marty Feldman examines the nature of comedy.
Thu 13 November 2025
Who's taking part in the next Taskmaster New Year Treat?
Line-up revealed as 20th series ends
13/11/2025 … The line-up for this year’s Taskmaster’s New Year Treat has been announced, after the closely-fought 20th series drew to a close.
New comedy award to honour Barry Cryer
...With Armando Iannucci the first winner
13/11/2025 … A new comedy award is to be handed out in honour of Barry Cryer - with Armando Iannucci its first recipient.
© C4/Roughcut TV Cast announced for Josh Pugh’s C4 comedy Stepping Up
Including Denise Welch, Sophia Di Martino and Lucia Keskin
13/11/2025 … Denise Welch, Sophia Di Martino and Lucia Keskin have joined the cast of Josh Pugh’s new Channel 4 comedy Stepping Up.
Santa's Ryan-deer
Katherine launches a festive podcast
13/11/2025 … Katherine Ryan has launched a Christmas podcast.
Revealed: The people bringing SNL to the UK
Incluidng Daran Jonno Johnson of Sheeps as head writer
13/11/2025 … The key players producing the UK version of Saturday Night Live have been announced.
We made a CGI Lister for the axed Red Dwarf episode
Writer Doug Naylor reveals more about the cancelled comedy special
13/11/2025 … Doug Naylor has revealed more details of the Red Dwarf special cancelled by UKTV – and says he’s still shopping the idea around other broadcasters.