Latest British Comedy News
Union JACK orders Series 3 of Geoff Lloyd's Hometown Glory
Thursday 23rd May 2019
Geoff Lloyd's Hometown Glory - a show in which Geoff Lloyd talks to comedians about where they grew up - is to return to Union JACK Radio for a third series.
ITV2 orders zombie apocalypse sitcom
Thursday 23rd May 2019
ITV2 has ordered Zomboat!, a sitcom series about a group of people who try to flee a zombie apocalypse via a canal boat.
BBC Four orders more Big Night Out
Thursday 23rd May 2019
A second series of Vic & Bob's Big Night Out has been ordered by BBC Four.
BBC Two orders CGI-Putin chat show
Wednesday 22nd May 2019
BBC Two will pilot a new comedy chat show hosted by a CGI version of Russian President Vladimir Putin, played by comedian Nathaniel Tapley.
BBC decommissions Martin Clunes's Warren
Monday 20th May 2019
Sitcom Warren, starring Martin Clunes, will not return for a second series, the BBC has confirmed.
Catherine Tate's Nan to star in a film
Monday 20th May 2019
A new feature film, This Nan's Life, will be based around Catherine Tate's Nan character. Mat Horne and Katherine Parkinson are to co-star.
'Jerry Springer - The Opera' returns in August
Thursday 16th May 2019
Almost 15 years after it was last performed in the UK, the controversial play Jerry Springer - The Opera is to return. Michael Howe will take the lead role in the new Manchester-based production.
Lenny Henry announces 2019 tour
Thursday 16th May 2019
Sir Lenny Henry will embark on a brand new UK tour this autumn. An Evening with Lenny Henry - Who Am I, Again? will see the comedy star talking about his life story.
Comedies in the running for Broadcast Digital Awards 2019
Thursday 16th May 2019
Death On The Tyne, Fleabag, Man Like Mobeen, Sally4Ever, This Country and Timewasters are amongst the nominees in the Broadcast Digital Awards 2019.
New film of Blithe Spirit announced
Wednesday 15th May 2019
A new, re-imagined film adaptation of the iconic Noël Coward play Blithe Spirit has been announced. Stars include Dame Judi Dench, Dan Stevens and Isla Fisher.
Dame Edna to host BBC special
Wednesday 15th May 2019
BBC One has ordered an entertainment special hosted by Dame Edna Everage.
Miles Jupp quits The News Quiz
Wednesday 15th May 2019
The News Quiz host Miles Jupp won't return after the end of the current series, the BBC has announced.
Channel 4 orders sixth Friday Night Dinner
Monday 13th May 2019
Friday Night Dinner will return to Channel 4 in 2020 for a new, sixth series.
BAFTA TV Awards 2019 winners revealed
Sunday 12th May 2019
Lee Mack, Jessica Hynes, Steve Pemberton, Sally4Ever and A League Of Their Own were the comedy-related winners at the BAFTA TV awards. This story has videos of their speeches and backstage interviews.
Have I Got News For You episode pulled
Friday 10th May 2019
Friday's episode of Have I Got News For You was pulled from broadcast due to election impartiality rules.
Scottish Comedy Awards 2019 nominations
Friday 10th May 2019
The nominations for the Scottish Comedy Awards 2019 have been announced. Breaking The News leads the lists. Chris Forbes, Christopher MacArthur-Boyd, Jay Lafferty, Larry Dean, Liam Withnail, Limmy, Susie McCabe and Tom Stade are in the running for best solo show.
Heresy to return to Radio 4
Friday 10th May 2019
Comedy panel show Heresy is to return to Radio 4, after a break of three years. Victoria Coren Mitchell will return to present Series 11.
The Guilty Feminist books Royal Albert Hall gig
Friday 10th May 2019
The Guilty Feminist: Live tour, hosted by Deborah Frances-White, has notably added a date at The Royal Albert Hall.
Freddie Starr found dead at 76
Thursday 9th May 2019
Comedy star and musician Freddie Starr has been found dead at his Spanish home. He was 76.
Ebury to publish new John Bishop book
Thursday 9th May 2019
John Bishop will publish his second book, How To Grow Old, with Ebury Publishing in October.