Richard Herring diagnosed with a second cancer
Incurable – but treatable – form of leukaemia
16/06/2026 … Richard Herring has revealed he has been diagnosed with blood cancer – having previously seen off the testicular version of the disease.
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All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 16 June 2026
Peter Serafinowicz joins Harry Potter TV series
16/06/2026 … Peter Serafinowicz is to play Peeves, the mischievous poltergeist at Hogwarts, in the new Harry Potter TV series.
Mon 15 June 2026
Ruth Jones starts shooting her new comedy
Better Later with Steve Speirs
15/06/2026 … Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs have begun filming their new BBC comedy series, Better Later.
Week Ending stalwart Sally Grace dies at 74
Actress also played the Queen on Alistair McGowan TV shows
15/06/2026 … Tributes have been paid to Sally Grace – who voiced Margaret Thatcher on Radio 4’s Week Ending for 15 years – after…
Chortle's London Fast Fringe 2026 line-up announced
15/06/2026 … The line-up has been announced for Chortle’s London Fast Fringe showcase.
Jack Skipper joins Zak The Ripper film
Starring alongside a cast of other comedy names
15/06/2026 … Jack Skipper has joined the cast of Zak The Ripper, the upcoming British indie comedy to be shot in and around Brighton this September.
© C4 Richard Ayoade involved in car crash
Another vehicle smashes into his SUV
15/06/2026 … Richard Ayoade has been involved in a car crash, with a Renault smashing into his SUV.
Sun 14 June 2026
Finnish first
The best of the week's live comedy
14/06/2026 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the thousands of events Chortle currently has listed.