CNN renews the US Have I Got News For You

Fifth season ordered

13/05/2026 … The American version of Have I Got News For You has been recommissioned by CNN for a fifth series, premiering on September 12.

Ania Magliano to host the Rose d'Or awards

SNL star to front the international TV awards

13/05/2026 … Ania Magliano from Sky's Saturday Night Live UK, has been announced as host of this year's prestigious international Rose d'Or TV awards.

BBC Radio Wales show for Gareth Gwynn and Esyllt Sears

Compiling 'audio scrapbooks' of various years

13/05/2026 … Gareth Gwynn and Esyllt Sears of the I’m So Not Over It podcast are launching a new series on BBC Radio Wales this Saturday In Gareth and Esyllt’s…

New bid to win MPs' support for grassroots comedy

Liz Kendall to host industry meeting

08/05/2026 … The Live Comedy Association is to hold an event at the Houses of Parliament next month, aimed at building political support for grassroots comedy.

Eugene Mirman releases his first special in a decade

Free on YouTube

07/05/2026 … Eugene Mirman has released his first stand-up special in a decade for free on YouTube.

First look at Diane Morgan as a robot

In her new BBC series Ann Droid

06/05/2026 … The BBC has released the first photographs from Ann Droid, a new six-part comedy series written by Diane Morgan and Sarah Kendall.

Eloise Heath named West End New Act of the Year 2026

06/05/2026 … Eloise Heath has been named West End New Act of the Year 2026.

Have you any questions for Arts Council England?

Survey opened ahead of free comedy industry session

06/05/2026 … Industry body Craft has opened a survey about what questions comedians and producers might have about applying for Arts Council England funding.