© Andy Hollingworth Kevin Bridges gets a US agent
05/08/2026 … Kevin Bridges has signed with powerhouse American agents CAA.
Wed 05 August 2026
© Andy Hollingworth Mon 03 August 2026
Aunty Donna's production firm makes its first film
Crime Casters starts shooting in Melbourne soon
03/08/2026 … The production company set up by Australian comedy troupe Aunty Donna is making its first feature film, a comedy thriller called Crime Casters.
Sun 02 August 2026
Comedian Tom Short offers free stand-up training
Would-be acts raise sponsorship for charity instead...
02/08/2026 … Comedian Tom Short has launched a series of free stand-up training sessions in aid of charity.
Thu 30 July 2026
Paddy McGuinness to switch on the Blackpool Illuminations
Comic 'chuffed to be part of the history of the town'
30/07/2026 … Paddy McGuinness will switch on the Blackpool Illuminations this year, it has been announced Thousands are expected to gather for the event on September…
Wed 29 July 2026
Helen Lederer launches comedy writing podcast
With romcom author Chrissie Manby
29/07/2026 … Comedian Helen Lederer and author Chrissie Manby are launching a podcast about how writers really work.
Mon 27 July 2026
© BBC/Shine TV Joe Pasquale joins Celebrity MasterChef
'I’ve always fancied myself as a bit of a chef'
27/07/2026 … Joe Pasquale is taking part in Celebrity MasterChef later this summer.
Fri 24 July 2026
Hat Trick sets up a live comedy production arm
Starting at the Edinburgh Fringe
24/07/2026 … Hat Trick Productions, the TV company behind Have I Got News For You, Derry Girls and Father Ted, is launching a live comedy arm ahead of this year's Edinburgh…
Thu 23 July 2026
Winners of 2026 David Nobbs writing award announced
Cash awards to help emerging talent
23/07/2026 … Paul Carey has won this year’s David Nobbs Memorial Trust comedy writing competition, taking home £1,000 and a meeting with two comedy industry professionals…