Comedy gets Christmassy
The best of the week's live comedy
14/12/2025 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the 6,293 events Chortle currently has listed.
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Sun 14 December 2025
Alfie Brown releases a free stand-up special about being cancelled
The week's comedy on TV, radio and on demand
14/12/2025 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week.
© Darren Robinson / Alamy Justin Moorhouse announces the tragic death of his son
Barney was 'the sweetest, kindest soul'
14/12/2025 … Justin Moorhouse has announced the tragic death of his son Barney, who was in his 20s.
Sat 13 December 2025
Robin Ince forced to quit Radio 4 over pro-trans views
Comic leaves Infinite Monkey Cage after pressure from bosses
13/12/2025 … BBC bosses have forced Robin Ince to step down from Radio 4’s Infinite Monkey Cage over his social media posts backing pro-trans and other progressive causes.
Fri 12 December 2025
Mixed reviews for Fackham Hall
British critics harsher on the Downton Abbey spoof than the Amerians
12/12/2025 … Downton Abbey spoof Fackham Hall has opened in UK cinemas today, with a lukewarm response from British critics.
Stanley Baxter dies at 99
Scottish comedy legend was the first person to impersonate the Pope and Queen on TV
12/12/2025 … Scottish comedy legend Stanley Baxter has died at the age of 99.
© BBC Hugh Laurie cast in archaeological comedy series
12/12/2025 … Hugh Laurie has been cast opposite Amy Poehler in a new comedy set in an archaeological dig in Greece.
Sky confirms Ted series 2
Seth MacFarlane comedy returning in March
12/12/2025 … Sky is to air the second season of Ted, the prequel to the films about a talking bear.