© BBC Filming starts on Death Valley series 2
Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth return
27/08/2025 … Filming has begun in Wales on the second series of Death Valley starring Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth.
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Wed 27 August 2025
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Eric Idle: I have to check that my jokes don't offend the younger generation
And other things we learn from a new Radio 4 interview
27/08/2025 … Eric Idle has revealed that he runs jokes past his daughter to ensure he doesn’t offend modern audiences.
New podcast for Laura Smyth
About not taking life too seriously
27/08/2025 … Comedian Laura Smyth is launching a podcast with her best friend Carmen Butcher, a production manager for films.
Glasgow throws a Big Yin weekend
Celebration of Billy Connolly's legacy
27/08/2025 … Glasgow is to honour Sir Billy Connolly with a weekend-long celebration of his work and legacy.
© UKTV John Cleese records an intro for Fawlty Towers: The Play
Theatre show airing on U&Gold next month
27/08/2025 … John Cleese has recorded an introduction for the TV screening of the Fawlty Towers play.
Tue 26 August 2025
New C4 shorts from comics Rob Copland and Joe Kent-Walters
...and actor-playwright Tatenda Shamiso
26/08/2025 … Channel 4 has announced three new comedy shorts, from 2024 Edinburgh Comedy Award winners Rob Copland and Joe Kent-Walters, plus actor-playwright Tatenda…
© Big Deal Films First look at Dreaming Whilst Black series 2
Adjani Salmon's satirical comedy returns
26/08/2025 … The BBC has released the look images from season 2 of the critically acclaimed comedy Dreaming Whilst Black.
Mon 25 August 2025
Witness life as a comedian in Gaza
Exclusive footage from a powerful new documentary
25/08/2025 … Watch Palestinian stand-up Nidel Damo prepare for a gig in Gaza in this exclusive Chortle clip.