Remembering Barry
Fundraising gig to finance film celebrating his favourite jokes
28/11/2025 … Comedy stars are to reminisce about Barry Cryer at a fundraising event to finish a film paying tribute to him.
2025 Other news
Fri 28 November 2025
Thu 27 November 2025
NextUp announces its next speicals
Four stand-up shows already in the bag
27/11/2025 … Comedy streaming service NextUp has announced that it will be releasing tour shows from Zoe Lyons, Milton Jones (pictured), Jason Byrne, and Hal Cruttenden.
Six comedy pilots release on audio
Reviving the spirit of Comedy Playhouse
27/11/2025 … A collection of six comedy pilots from upcoming writers has been released as a download collection.
Wed 26 November 2025
Alan Carr to host wine-based podcast
'For people who don't own a decanter'
26/11/2025 … Alan Carr has launched a wine podcast with fellow comedian Lee Peart.
Tue 25 November 2025
Chris Ramsey hosts a Channel 4 Christmas series
(Or is it a glorified Sainsbury's ad?)
25/11/2025 … Chris Ramsey is hosting an alternative Christmas guide for Channel 4, under a commercial tie-in with Sainsbury’s.
© Corrine Cumming Sikisa to release her first stand-up special
25/11/2025 … Comedian and immigration lawyer Sikisa is releasing her first stand-up special.
Wells Comedy Festival back for its 10th edition
First names announced for 2026 event
25/11/2025 … The Wells Comedy Festival is to return next year for its tenth edition.
© BBC / Big Talk Ludwig wins an international Emmy
Best comedy accolade as series 2 is in production
25/11/2025 … David Mitchell’s detective series Ludwig was named best comedy at the International Emmy Awards in New York last night.