All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Comedian reveals 'freak accident' before his cancer diagnosis
18/12/2025 … Fred MacAulay has revealed a new brush with death – as he announces his first stand-up tour since his cancer diagnosis The Scottish comedy veteran cancelled…
Comic back on the road in 2026
18/12/2025 … Lenny Henry has announced a 2026 tour, returning to stand-up after 17 years.
Cerys Nelmes back in the UK after five-month Turkish ordeal
18/12/2025 … Cerys Nelmes is back in Britain for Christmas after being trapped in Turkey for five months over accusations of shoplifting.
...including a former BGT star
18/12/2025 … The finalists in the Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year have been named.
Comedian to host drivetime show on builders' station
17/12/2025 … Josh James is to become a presenter on Fix Radio – the station aimed at builders and tradespeople.
17/12/2025 … U&Gold has released the trailer for Becoming Victoria Wood, a 90-minute tribute to the late comedian, as well as a couple of rare archive photographs.
Downton Abbey spoof takes £400k at UK box office
16/12/2025 … Downton Abbey spoof Fackham Hall made a solid start at the UK box office.
Comic also tells Louis Theroux about enjoying his own freedom of speech to make transgressive jokes
16/12/2025 … Jimmy Carr has broken his silence about performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival this autumn.
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