Latest British Comedy News
Yes Minister star Derek Fowlds dies aged 82
Friday 17th January 2020
Derek Fowlds, who played Bernard Woolley in political sitcom Yes Minister, has died aged 82.
Comedies in the running for ARIAS radio awards
Thursday 16th January 2020
Elis James & John Robins, James Veitch, Kurupt FM, ReincarNathan, Chris Ramsey & Rosie Ramsey, and Dave Berry are amongst the comedy-related nominees in the Audio & Radio Industry Awards 2020.
Kemps in new Rhys Thomas music spoof for BBC Four
Wednesday 15th January 2020
Spandau Ballet stars Martin and Gary Kemp will feature in a new BBC Four spoof music documentary, from writer and director Rhys Thomas.
Mrs Brown's Boys creator to pilot peacekeeper comedy
Wednesday 15th January 2020
Mrs. Brown's Boys creator Brendan O'Carroll is working on a BBC One sitcom pilot called The Lebanese Outpost.
BBC Two orders Series 2 of The Ranganation
Wednesday 15th January 2020
Romesh Ranganathan's BBC Two topical comedy format The Ranganation has been given a second series. It will return on Sunday nights in May.
Documentary to examine the death at Michael Barrymore's house
Tuesday 14th January 2020
Channel 4 has commissioned Unexplained, a one-off documentary that will explore the story behind the death of Stuart Lubbock in Michael Barrymore's swimming pool.
John Finnemore honoured for Outstanding Contribution to Writing
Monday 13th January 2020
John Finnemore has been honoured with a special prize at the 2020 Writers' Guild Awards. Other winners at the awards included Danny Brocklehurst for Brassic and Caroline Moran and James J Moran for Prepper.
Comedy.co.uk Awards 2019 shortlist
Monday 13th January 2020
60 TV and radio programmes have been shortlisted across 10 categories for the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2019. Voting is now open to determine the winners.
Steve Coogan to star in Channel 4 #MeToo comedy drama
Monday 13th January 2020
Steve Coogan is to star as a film producer in a new Channel 4 comedy drama based around the #MeToo movement. Sarah Solemani will co-star in Chivalry.
North West Comedy Awards 2020 results
Thursday 9th January 2020
Dan Nightingale, Harriet Dyer, Hannah Platt, Tez Ilyas, Gary Delaney and Hot Water Comedy Club were amongst the winners of the 2020 North West Comedy Awards, held in Manchester.
Katherine Ryan becomes 8 Out Of 10 Cats team captain
Monday 6th January 2020
Katherine Ryan is to become a regular fixture on 8 Out Of 10 Cats. She will act as a team captain opposite Rob Beckett in Series 22 of the show.
BBC orders Series 6 of Inside No. 9
Monday 6th January 2020
The BBC has ordered a sixth series of Inside No. 9. The news comes as Series 5 of Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton's award-winning show prepares to air on BBC Two.
Stephen Merchant makes BBC series The Offenders
Monday 6th January 2020
Stephen Merchant is making The Offenders, a new comedy drama series for BBC One about a group of strangers undertaking a community payback sentence in Bristol.
Midlands Comedy Awards 2019 results
Monday 30th December 2019
Scott Bennett, Chris Oxenbury, Tommy Tomski, Doug Carter, Lovell Smith, Josh Pugh and Jack Kirwan were amongst the winners at the Midlands Comedy Awards 2019.
Neil Innes dies aged 75
Monday 30th December 2019
Comedian and musician Neil Innes has died at the age of 75. He worked with Monty Python and was a star of The Rutles.
More than 17 million watch Gavin & Stacey
Thursday 26th December 2019
The return of Gavin & Stacey was seen by more than 11 million viewers on Christmas Day, and more than 6 million in the week since, making it the most-watched Christmas Day show in over a decade.
Tony Britton dies aged 95
Sunday 22nd December 2019
Actor Tony Britton, best remembered for sitcoms Robin's Nest and Don't Wait Up, has died aged 95.
Kenny Lynch dies aged 81
Wednesday 18th December 2019
Singer, actor and comic entertainer Kenny Lynch has died. He was 81.
New hosts revealed for The News Quiz
Tuesday 17th December 2019
The News Quiz will return to Radio 4 in 2020 with three hosts: Nish Kumar, Angela Barnes and Andy Zaltzman. Each will host a series.
Gold orders Britain's Greatest Comedy Character
Monday 16th December 2019
TV channel Gold has ordered Britain's Greatest Comedy Character, a one-off special in which a jury led by Sally Phillips will determine a top 30.