© Beth Moar Return of scheme to finance a debut Fringe run
Scottish comics invited to apply now
10/12/2025 … A comedy producer is offering to fund one Scottish comedian’s debut at the Edinburgh Fringe for next year.
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West End to host a Big Jewish Comedy Gala
'It means a great deal to know there's still support in our industry'
10/12/2025 … A major West End theatre is to host a showcase for Jewish comedians following a series of high-profile cancellations on the circuit.
© Steve Ullathorne Comedy Lab Cymru returns for a third year
Applications now open to Welsh talent
10/12/2025 … Applications are now open for the Comedy Lab Cymru, a development programme for Welsh and Wales-based comedy talent.
© Channel 4 Sam Campbell announces his biggest tour yet
Plus dates for David Elms and others.
10/12/2025 … Sam Campbell has announced his biggest tour yet, with 29 dates across the UK.
Queen of the romcom Sophie Kinsella dies at 55
Author had an aggressive type of brain cancer
10/12/2025 … Romcom queen Sophie Kinsella has died at the age of 55.
© Matt Crockett Alan Carr pilots Nation's Dumbest game show
Norwegian format could be heading to BBC One
10/12/2025 … Alan Carr has recorded a pilot gameshow for BBC One called Nation’s Dumbest.
© Channel 4 Maisie Adam to present C4's Women's FA Cup coverage
10/12/2025 … Maisie Adam is to present Channel 4’s coverage of the Women’s FA Cup with former footballer Jill Scott.
C4 orders a comedy-drama set in 10 Downing Street
Written by Steven Moffat with Rafe Spall as PM
10/12/2025 … Rafe Spall is to play the Prime Minister in a new comedy-drama set in 10 Downing Street.