First look at Diane Morgan as a robot

In her new BBC series Ann Droid

06/05/2026 … The BBC has released the first photographs from Ann Droid, a new six-part comedy series written by Diane Morgan and Sarah Kendall.

Ruth Jones: 'We've talked about a Nighty Night reboot'

But she also suggests Julia Davis' comedy is too harsh for modern audiences

06/05/2026 … Ruth Jones has revealed she has been talking to Julia Davis about reviving the black comedy Nighty Night.

Out of Juice

Mawaan Rizwan confirms his sitcom is over

06/05/2026 … Mawaan Rizwan won’t be making any more Juice.

Russell Brand settles £220,000 lawsuit with published

Ex-comic pays undisclosed amount over his failure to write books

06/05/2026 … Russell Brand has settled his legal dispute over his failure to write two self-help books.

Eloise Heath named West End New Act of the Year 2026

06/05/2026 … Eloise Heath has been named West End New Act of the Year 2026.

Joe's clothes join Birmingham's treasures

Lycett donates some of his distinctive outfits

06/05/2026 … Joe Lycett has donated some of his most eye-catching outfits to Birmingham Museums to join the city’s permanent collection of treasures.

Have you any questions for Arts Council England

Survey opened ahead of free comedy industry session

06/05/2026 … Industry body Craft has opened a survey about what questions comedians and producers might have about applying for Arts Council England funding.

Comic to write 20 different shows for the Edinburgh Fringe

Kate Smurthwaite plans a new 50 minutes every day

06/05/2026 … Working up one show for the Edinburgh Fringe is demanding enough – but Kate Smurthwaite is setting herself the challenge of writing 20 different…