© PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo Russell Brand denies two new charges
Comic enters 'not guilty' pleas
24/02/2026 … Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further charges of rape and sexual assault.
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Alan Carr 'to become a baron'
Title comes with his new Scottish castle
24/02/2026 … Alan Carr could become a baron after buying a Scottish stately home.
Mon 23 February 2026
© Princess Pictures Sara Pascoe co-writes a new parenting sitcom
Separated At Birth stars comedians Nazeem Hussain and Urzila Carlson
23/02/2026 … Sara Pascoe has written for a new co-parenting sitcom.
© Channel 4 Taskmaster named comedy of the year (again)
Winners announced in comedy.co.uk awards
23/02/2026 … Taskmaster has been named comedy of the year by readers of comedy.
Tributes paid to Liverpudlian comedian Davey Ash
'A proper comic with a heart of gold'
23/02/2026 … Tributes have been paid to Liverpudlian comedian Davey Ash, after his death was announced at the weekend.
Sun 22 February 2026
Chloe Reynolds named Leicester Comedian of the Year
Victory at festival's annual competition
22/02/2026 … Chloe Reynolds from Staffordshire has won this year’s Leicester Comedian of the Year competition.
© Zeppotron Limited John Kearns does Would I Lie To You?
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