© Iain Masterton / Alamy Stock Photo Graham Linehan's harassment trial starts
04/09/2025 … Graham Linehan appeared in court today charged with harassment and criminal damage against a transgender teenager.
2025 Other news
Thu 04 September 2025
© Iain Masterton / Alamy Stock Photo Wed 03 September 2025
Chaff comedy magazine seeks contributors
03/09/2025 … Alternative comedy magazine Chaff is inviting submissions of its fourth edition.
© Met Police Met police chief: 'We should not be policing toxic culture wars'
Sir Mark Rowley speaks out over Graham Linehan arrest
03/09/2025 … Met Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has said his officers had no choice but to arrest Graham Linehan over his anti-trans tweets.
Tue 02 September 2025
Comics up for 2025 Sky Arts Award
Elf Lyons, Jen Brister and Sarah Keyworth all nominated
02/09/2025 … Elf Lyons, Jen Brister and Sarah Keyworth have been nominated for the Sky Arts Award for comedy The broadcaster said: ‘Elf Lyons is nominated for her…
The Golden Cobra up for two Welsh Baftas
...and Katy Wix nominated for Big Boys
02/09/2025 … Animated comedy The Golden Cobra has been nominated for two Welsh Bafta awards.
Mon 01 September 2025
Ed Gamble and Suzi Ruffell join The Traitors: Live
One-off live experience for Comic Relief
01/09/2025 … Ed Gamble and Suzi Ruffell have joined the cast of the one-off Traitors live experience, raising money for Comic Relief.
Wed 27 August 2025
New podcast for Laura Smyth
About not taking life too seriously
27/08/2025 … Comedian Laura Smyth is launching a podcast with her best friend Carmen Butcher, a production manager for films.
Glasgow throws a Big Yin weekend
Celebration of Billy Connolly's legacy
27/08/2025 … Glasgow is to honour Sir Billy Connolly with a weekend-long celebration of his work and legacy.