Latest British Comedy News
Susan Calman to host BBC Scotland series from her home
Friday 27th March 2020
BBC Scotland is to broadcast Socially Distant With Susan Calman, a topical six-part series which the comedian will present from her back garden.
Danielle Vitalis joins Famalam Series 3
Wednesday 25th March 2020
Danielle Vitalis is joining the cast of Famalam. The hit sketch show is due to return to BBC Three for a third series later this year.
Lazy Susan get sketch show series
Wednesday 25th March 2020
BBC Three has ordered a series of Lazy Susan, the sketch show starring Freya Parker and Celeste Dring.
BBC Three orders Ellie & Natasia series
Wednesday 25th March 2020
BBC Three has ordered a series of Ellie & Natasia, the sketch show starring Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou.
Marcus Brigstocke to host Jazz FM series
Wednesday 25th March 2020
Marcus Brigstocke is to host Jazz Family Trees, a series for Jazz FM where he traces the connections of jazz artists.
Mash Report to be self-filmed from home
Tuesday 24th March 2020
The BBC has announced details of new and altered entertainment programming, including the next series of The Mash Report to be filmed at the stars' respective homes.
Kate & Koji: Over 5 million viewers watch new ITV sitcom
Thursday 19th March 2020
More than 5 million viewers tuned in to Kate & Koji, ITV's new studio audience sitcom starring Brenda Blethyn and Jimmy Akingbola.
Chortle Awards 2020 winners
Wednesday 18th March 2020
Jessica Fostekew has won Best Show and the Breakthrough prize in the Chortle Awards. Other winners include Zoe Lyons, Bob Mortimer, Brodi Snook, The Delightful Sausage, Flo & Joan, Kiri Pritchard-Mclean and Rhod Gilbert.
Top cast lined-up for Stephen Fry film The Liar
Wednesday 18th March 2020
David Walliams, Charles Dance, Hugh Bonneville, Rupert Everett, Warwick Davis and Sally Phillips are amongst the cast lined-up for The Liar, a film based on Stephen Fry's book.
Comedians move online as coronavirus cancels most live comedy
Wednesday 18th March 2020
The Government's advice that people should avoid social contact to stop the spread of coronavirus has caused almost all live comedy in the UK to halt. Many comedians are now looking to online avenues to perform and earn money.
Royal Television Society announces award winners
Tuesday 17th March 2020
The 2020 Royal Television Society Programme Awards have been announced, with London Hughes, Ncuti Gatwa and Saoirse-Monica Jackson all recognised for their talent.
Plebs to return to ITV2
Monday 16th March 2020
Plebs will return to ITV2, with filming in Bulgaria set to commence in May.
ITV declines more Timewasters
Monday 16th March 2020
Timewasters, ITV2's sitcom about four young black jazz musicians who find themselves transported through time, will not be returning for a third series.
Lou Sanders joins 'Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable'
Monday 16th March 2020
Lou Sanders has been signed up as the sidekick on new Dave panel show Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable.
Kiri Pritchard-McLean wins Caroline Aherne Bursary
Monday 16th March 2020
Stand-up comedian and writer Kiri Pritchard-McLean has been announced as the recipient of the BBC's Caroline Aherne Bursary for 2020.
Roy Hudd dies aged 83
Monday 16th March 2020
Comedian, actor, writer and entertainer Roy Hudd has died aged 83.
Ncuti Gatwa wins Breakthrough Award
Friday 13th March 2020
Ncuti Gatwa, who plays Eric in Netflix comedy drama Sex Education, has won the Breakthrough Award at the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards. Fleabag and The Graham Norton Show also won prizes.
Matt Lucas to host The Great British Bake Off
Wednesday 11th March 2020
Matt Lucas has been announced as the new host of The Great British Bake Off. He'll present the hit format alongside Noel Fielding, taking over from Sandi Toksvig.
Chris Ramsey to host Little Mix The Search
Wednesday 11th March 2020
Chris Ramsey has been announced as the host of Little Mix The Search, a new BBC One talent show.
The Fast Show reunion confirmed
Monday 9th March 2020
Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Simon Day and Mark Williams are to reunite for Gold special The Fast Show: Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases.