New Series Starting Soon

This is a list of the new British comedy series/specials scheduled to start shortly. Because the networks only finalise their schedules two weeks in advance, there may be some new series missing from this list - see the tabs above for what else is on the way later.

Saturday 19th May on BBC R4E		Vive La Revolution - Mark Steel Mark Steel presents a comic take on the history of the French Revolution. Our Guide
Saturday 19th May on Radio 4		Kind Hearts And Coronets: Like Father, Like Daughter Radio sequel to the classic murderous comedy. Unity Holland kills her way to earldom by dispatching members of the Gascoyne family. Our Guide
Saturday 19th May on BBC1		Kevin Bridges: What's The Story? Kevin Bridges sets out to discover the reality behind some of his on-stage material. He also chats to some of the biggest names in the business. Our Guide
Sunday 20th May on C4		Channel 4's Comedy Gala The nation's best known comedians perform in spectacular charity galas: the biggest live stand-up shows in UK history. Our Guide
Monday 21st May on Radio 4		With Nobbs On David Nobbs takes a comical look back at his impressive and varied career. Our Guide
Friday 25th May on Radio 4		Births, Deaths And Marriages Sitcom set in a Local Authority Register Office where the staff deal with the three greatest events in anybody's life. Our Guide
Thursday 31st May on BBC3		Live At The Electric Russell Kane hosts a showcase of up-and-coming comic talent. The show will feature a mix of stand-up, sketch acts and musical comedy. Our Guide
Thursday 31st May on Sky Atlantic		God Save The Queens New series celebrating 60 years of gay comedians, throughout the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Our Guide
More Comedy On The Way The following comedies are also scheduled to start soon - but we don't know quite when yet.
May on E4		The Midnight Beast E4 comedy show from musical YouTube stars The Midnight Beast. Our Guide
May on ITV1		Mad Mad World Panel show that looks at fun news stories, events and TV clips from around the world. With Paddy McGuinness, Rufus Hound & Rhys Darby. Our Guide
May on Sky1		A Touch Of Cloth Spoof crime drama created by Charlie Brooker. Stars John Hannah and Suranne Jones. Our Guide
Saturday 2nd June on ITV1		You Cannot Be Serious! ITV sport-satire in which impressionist Alistair McGowan finds the funny in the world of sport. Our Guide
This Season on Sky1		That Hidden Camera Family Hidden camera prank show for Sky1 based around an 'ordinary family'. Our Guide

See Also:

Starlings interviews

Interviews with the people behind Starlings, the new Sky1 comedy drama by Steve Edge & Matt King. Read

Tim Minchin podcast

Richard Herring's new London-based podcast series kicks off with an interview with Tim Minchin. Listen

Episodes interviews

Matt LeBlanc, Stephen Mangan and Tamsin Greig share their thoughts about the BBC2 sitcom. Read

Kayvan Novak interview

Facejacker star Kavan Novak tells us more about how he films his hidden camera prank show. Read

Pappy's Flatshare Slamdown

Catch up on the funny 2nd series of the award-winning panel podcast with sketch group Pappy's. Listen

Paul Sinha interview

An interview with GP turned comic Paul Sinha, who is also now the star of ITV quiz show The Chase. Read

VIP: Cast Interview

An interview with Morgana Robinson and Terry Mynott, the stars of C4's new impressions show. Read

No Pressure To Be Funny

TalkSport's Matt Forde guest hosts the topical panel show podcast. Guests include Andy Hamilton. Listen

Ian Bowler for London Mayor

This video from MP Ian Bowler is how you raise the money to stand for Mayor of London... maybe. Watch

Pappy's Flatshare Slamdown

The new series of Pappy's Flatshare Slamdown, the hit panel show podcast is now here. Top laughs! Listen