© BBC BBC to release six comedy shorts
Pilots earmarked as potential future TV series
01/04/2026 … The BBC are launching six new comedy shorts next week.
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Alexei Sayle writes another memoir
About his life in politics - 'like Engels but funnier'
31/03/2026 … Alexei Sayle is to publish a memoir tracing his lifelong involvement in left-wing politics.
© RTÉ Tim Key reveals second cancer scare
Comic has tumour removed and undergoes immunotherapy
31/03/2026 … Tim Key has revealed that he's undergoing immunotherapy after a second cancer scare.
Pleasance announces 139 more Edinburgh Fringe shows
Including Joe Lycett, Kristen Schaal, Ahir Shar and Larry Dean
31/03/2026 … The Pleasance has announce a new wave of performers for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, with another 139 shows across comedy and theatre.
© Tommy Ga-Ken Wan Glasgow comedy festival sells a record 62,000 tickets
More than 100 of the 636 shows sold out
31/03/2026 … The Glasgow International Comedy Festival has wrapped up its biggest year yet, with more than 62,300 people attending shows over 19 days.
Edinburgh Fringe venue to feature only comics from NE England
Comedy collective wants to redress 'London-centric bias'
31/03/2026 … A comedy co-operative from the North East of England is to take over an entire venue for the duration of the Edinburgh Fringe to showcase comedians from the venue.
© Trevor Leighton Jack Whitehall to host SNL UK
With Jorja Smith the musical guest
31/03/2026 … Jack Whitehall has been unveiled as the host of next week’s Saturday Night Live UK.
Mon 30 March 2026
Will and Noah win London's Sketchfest
The Tiny Umbrellas and The Supermalts also honoured
30/03/2026 … Will and Noah have been named best sketch act at London’s new SketchFest.