Latest British Comedy News
Arthur Askey TV series recovered
Friday 6th December 2019
All missing episodes of an Arthur Askey ITV sitcom have been recovered by researchers at television organisation Kaleidoscope.
Chortle Comedy Book Festival 2020 line-up revealed
Friday 6th December 2019
The Chortle Comedy Book Festival 2020 line-up will include Adam Kay, Mark Thomas, Jenny Éclair, Arthur Smith, Robin Ince and Josie Long.
This Country to be re-made in America
Thursday 5th December 2019
American network Fox is set to make a US version of This Country. Bridesmaids director Paul Feig will oversee the pilot.
Vlad Ilich wins Up The Creek's One To Watch competition
Thursday 5th December 2019
Stand-up comedian Vlad Ilich has won the One To Watch competition at the Up The Creek club. Toussaint Douglass was runner-up.
Writers' Guild Awards 2020 shortlist
Wednesday 4th December 2019
Danny Brocklehurst, Lisa McGee, Rufus Jones, Tom Neenan, Brenda Gilhooly, Caroline Moran and James J Moran are amongst the comedy writers nominated for the Writers' Guild Awards 2020.
Lost Voice Guy named Ents24 Hardest Working Comedian
Monday 2nd December 2019
Lee Ridley, also known as Lost Voice Guy, has been named the Hardest Working Comedian of 2019 by ticket company Ents24.
Michael McIntyre's Big Show wins Rose d'Or Award
Monday 2nd December 2019
Michael McIntyre's Big Show has won an international Rose d'Or Award. Meanwhile Ricky Gervais picked up the award for Performance Of The Year.
Jeremy Hardy tribute book to be published
Friday 29th November 2019
A new book titled Jeremy Hardy Speaks Volumes is to be released to pay tribute to stand-up comedian Jeremy Hardy, who died in February.
People Just Do Nothing head to Japan for new film
Thursday 28th November 2019
Filming is underway on People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan, a new movie starring the characters from the hit BBC sitcom. It'll be in cinemas August 2020.
Python release new country version of I'm So Worried
Wednesday 27th November 2019
Monty Python have released a new country and western single version of their 1980 album track I'm So Worried.
Jonathan Miller dies aged 85
Wednesday 27th November 2019
Writer, doctor, director and Beyond The Fringe star Jonathan Miller has died at the age of 85.
Dave commissions new food show with Big Zuu and stand-ups
Tuesday 26th November 2019
Dave has ordered a new food-based comedy entertainment show, in which grime artist Big Zuu will cook for ten different stand-up comedians.
Casting announced for Upstart Crow stage show
Tuesday 26th November 2019
Gemma Whelan, Helen Monks, Rob Rouse, Steve Speirs and Mark Heap will join David Mitchell in the new stage version of Upstart Crow, which opens in the West End in February.
BBC Scotland reveals new sitcom pilots
Tuesday 26th November 2019
BBC One Scotland has announced three sitcom pilots: The Scotts, Group and The Daly Grind. It's also been confirmed that Scot Squad will return for a sixth series.
Channel 4 to live stream comedy on Tuesday
Monday 25th November 2019
Channel 4 is to live stream new comedy on its YouTube channel at 8pm on Tuesday 26th November. A number of comedians are involved.
BBC Radio reveals festive comedy highlights 2019
Monday 25th November 2019
Austentatious, The Shuttleworths, The Museum Of Curiosity, Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!, Neil Gaiman's Chivalry, Puckoon and Jeeves Live are amongst the comedy shows on Radio 4 this festive season.
Election interviews for Scot Squad
Sunday 24th November 2019
Jack Doherty will interview Scotland's political leaders ahead of the General Election, in the guise of his Scot Squad character, police Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson.
Ben Stiller to re-make Channel 4's Home for USA
Saturday 23rd November 2019
Home, the Channel 4 comedy by Rufus Jones about a Syrian refugee, is to be re-made for America's NBC by Ben Stiller.
The Young Offenders to return for Series 3
Friday 22nd November 2019
The Young Offenders is to return to BBC Three for a third series.
Matt Lucas and David Walliams consider TV reunion
Friday 22nd November 2019
David Walliams has revealed that he and Matt Lucas are considering working together on another TV series.