Latest British Comedy News
BBC One announces next David Walliams adaptation
Friday 22nd September 2017
Grandpa's Great Escape has been revealed as the latest David Walliams novel to be adapted for BBC One.
William G. Stewart dies aged 82
Thursday 21st September 2017
Comedy producer and game show host William G. Stewart has died at the age of 82.
Karl Pilkington to star in new Sky sitcom
Thursday 21st September 2017
Karl Pilkington is to star as a version of himself in Sick Of It, a new sitcom series for Sky 1.
Romesh Ranganathan writes and stars in new Sky sitcom
Thursday 21st September 2017
Romesh Ranganathan has created a new sitcom for Sky. The Reluctant Landlord is a semi-autobiographical comedy in which his character inherits a pub he doesn't really want.
BBC confirm French & Saunders 30th Anniversary Special
Wednesday 20th September 2017
The BBC has confirmed initial details of a new Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders Christmas special, marking their sketch show's 30th anniversary.
Henry IX and Fleabag win prestigious Rose d'Or awards
Tuesday 19th September 2017
Henry IX has been named Best Sitcom and Fleabag Best Comedy at a prestigious international awards ceremony.
BBC Two announces Dave Allen biopic with Aiden Gillen
Tuesday 19th September 2017
Aidan Gillen will star in a new BBC Two biopic about comedian Dave Allen, "the sit-down stand-up".
Filming begins on Good Omens
Monday 18th September 2017
Production is underway on Good Omens, the new TV series based on the book by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. The show stars Michael Sheen and David Tennant.
Taskmaster Champion Of Champions specials to be filmed
Wednesday 13th September 2017
Dave is to show Taskmaster Champion Of Champions, two hour-long specials featuring the winners of the first five series of the hit challenge show.
Tracey Breaks The News to return for three-part series
Wednesday 13th September 2017
BBC One has ordered a three-part series of Tracey Ullman's satirical sketch show Tracey Breaks The News.
Gold to air documentary series based on Victoria Wood's diaries
Wednesday 13th September 2017
Channel Gold is to air dinnerladies diaries, a three-part documentary series based on Victoria Wood's personal diaries.
New W1A series could be its last
Tuesday 12th September 2017
The upcoming third series of W1A is likely to be the sitcom's last, writer John Morton has revealed.
Susan Calman to host BBC game show Armchair Detectives
Tuesday 12th September 2017
Susan Calman is to host Armchair Detectives, a format for BBC One daytime that combines "a murder mystery drama with a game show".
ITV confirms Last Laugh In Vegas cast
Monday 11th September 2017
Anita Harris, Cannon & Ball, Kenny Lynch, Mick Miller and Su Pollard are amongst 8 British acts from the 1960s - 80s going to perform in Las Vegas for a new ITV series.
Joel Dommett to publish a book about his relationship history
Monday 11th September 2017
Joel Dommett has written It's Not Me, It's Them, a book about his romantic relationship history.
Frankie Boyle releases new stand-up show as free audio download
Monday 11th September 2017
Frankie Boyle has released Prometheus Vol 1, his new stand-up show, as a free audio download via his website.
Mae Martin to write a book about modern sexuality
Monday 11th September 2017
Mae Martin is writing Can Everyone Please Calm Down?, a book that aims to offer a humorous exploration of modern sexuality.
Sally Phillips confirmed as curator of The Museum Of Curiosity 12
Monday 11th September 2017
Radio 4 has confirmed that Sally Phillips will join host John Lloyd as 'curator' for the forthcoming 12th series of The Museum Of Curiosity.
Hoopla! to launch dedicated London improv venue with 50-hour marathon
Monday 11th September 2017
Hoopla Impro are launching a dedicated venue for improvised comedy in London. Situated at The Miller Pub near London Bridge, they will officially launch the venue with a 50-hour marathon of shows for charity.
Filming starts on Plebs Series 4
Monday 11th September 2017
Plebs, the ITV2 sitcom set in Ancient Rome, is to return for a fourth series. Production on the new episodes starts this week.