Richard Herring to star in Educating Rita
03/02/2026 … Richard Herring is to play disillusioned and alcoholic lecturer Frank in an amateur stage production of Educating Rita.
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Tue 03 February 2026
© C4 Which comedians are in Celebrity Bake Off 2026
03/02/2026 … Comics Richard Herring, Joe Wilkinson, Roisin Conaty, Jon Richardson, Babatunde Aléshé, Rose Matafeo, Judi Love and Tom Davis are taking part…
Ashley Storrie pays tribute to her mum in Dinosaur
Nods to the late Janey Godley in BBC comedy
03/02/2026 … Ashley Storrie pays tribute to her mum – fellow comedian Janey Godley – in the next series of her BBC show Dinosaur.
Mon 02 February 2026
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Comedians Robin Morgan and Esyllt Sears launch a parenting show
02/02/2026 … Welsh comedians Robin Morgan and Esyllt Sears are launching a parenting podcast likely to be more honest than helpful.
Keep It Fringe Fund returns for Edinburgh 2026
02/02/2026 … The Keep It Fringe Fund is returning to help performers bring shows to the Edinburgh festival – but much reduced compared to previous years.
© BBC/Merman Amandaland tops 2025 comedy viewing
Christmas special now seen by 7.4million
02/02/2026 … The Christmas special of Amandaland has been named the most-watched comedy of 2025.
Meet the 'Best In Class' of 2026
Working-class scheme names its line-up
02/02/2026 … A new group of comedians has been chosen for this year’s Best In Class showcase at the Edinburgh Fringe.
David Nobbs comedy writing competition opens for a ninth year
02/02/2026 … The annual comedy writing competition honouring the creator of Reggie Perrin opens for entries today.