All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
With comedians, scientists – and an astronaut
26/02/2026 … The Cosmic Shambles Forest is returning to Latitude this summer, with a string of science and culture events programmed by comedian Robin Ince and producer…
© House of Commons/Roger Harris/CC BY-SA 3.0 Culture committee calls for answers
26/02/2026 … Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee has called for an update on the progress the government is making on finding support for the live comedy sector.
Stand-up special will get a TV airing
25/02/2026 … Frank Skinner is to record his last show, 30 Years Of Dirt, as a stand-up special.
Taking over from Paddy McGuinness
25/02/2026 … Rob Beckett is to replace Paddy McGuinness on Channel 4’s Tempting Fortune.
West End spoof about President Lincoln's First Lady
24/02/2026 … Catherine Tate is to star in the West End hit Oh, Mary for three months.
Created by Two Hearts duo Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore
24/02/2026 … Adam Pally, the US comic known for his roles in Happy Endings and The Mindy Project, is to star in New Zealand sitcom The Sanctuary, written by comedy duo Two Hearts.
© PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo Comic enters 'not guilty' pleas
24/02/2026 … Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further charges of rape and sexual assault.
© BBC/CanCan Productions Featuring Robert Webb and Isy Suttie
24/02/2026 … Following a successful first series, and with series two now airing on CBBC and BBC iPlayer, comedy High Hoops – the CBBC comedy starring Peep…
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