All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
For funny published, unpublished and self-published novels
16/07/2025 … The longlists have been announced for this year’s Comedy Women in Print Prize, with categories for witty published, unpublished and self-published books The…
© 2025 Home Box Office, Inc The Studio, Hacks and The Bear lead the field
15/07/2025 … The nominees for the 77th Emmy Awards for primetime American TV shows have been announced, with The Studio, Hacks (pictured) and The Bear leading…
© BBC Studios/Jonathan Browning Series three guest stars revealed
15/07/2025 … Ab Fab’s Jane Horrocks and former Taskmaster contestants Jamali Maddix and Stevie Martin all have guest roles in the third series of Here We Go.
© Alexander Svensson/CC BY-SA 2.0 As broadcaster hails the success of its hits
15/07/2025 … The BBC’s TV comedy budget fell seven per cent last year, its new annual report reveals.
15/07/2025 … Frank Skinner’s Poetry Podcast is to return for an 11th series, it has been announced today.
Steve Oram's cult comedy horror with Noel Fielding, Julian Barratt, Toyah Willcox and more
15/07/2025 … The BFI is to hold a 10th anniversary screening of cult British comedy horror film Aaaaaaaah! Featuring the Boosh duo of Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding as well…
© Hugo Glendinning U&Gold grab the rights to John Cleese stage show
15/07/2025 … John Cleese's Fawlty Towers: The Play is to be screened on TV.
Comedians and industry workers urged to contribute
15/07/2025 … The second survey of the UK live comedy sector has been launched today.
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