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.
2026 Other news
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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…
Entries open for free Asian comedy workshop
Brown Sauce's Comedy Lab back for a third year
23/07/2026 … Entries have opened for this year’s Comedy Lab free workshop for aspiring South Asian comedians Returning for a third year, the London-based scheme is run…
Wed 22 July 2026
Michelle Wolf to close Laughterama
US comic headlines final night of Manchester festival
22/07/2026 … Michelle Wolf will headline the closing night of Manchester's Laughterama, it has been announced.
Guests announced for Iain Stirling’s Roast The Internet series 2
Returning to Comedy Central in September
22/07/2026 … Comedy Central UK has announced he line-up of guests appearing on the second series of Iain Stirling’s Roast The Internet.
Tue 21 July 2026
© Matt Stronge Henry Paker to tour a live drawing and stand-up hybrid
Three Bean Salad podcaster hits the road
21/07/2026 … Henry Paker is to tour with a new show combining stand-up with live drawing.