Latest British Comedy News
This Country USA remake gets 14 episode series order
Friday 30th October 2020
US network Fox is remaking hit BBC sitcom This Country. A fourteen-episode series is now set to go into production.
Kiri Pritchard-McLean lands a hat-trick of BBC radio comedies
Friday 30th October 2020
Kiri Pritchard-McLean is working on three radio shows. Sitcom pilot The Learners, for BBC Radio Wales; a Radio 4 show with sketch group Tarot; and stand-up special, Appropriate Adult.
Blankety Blank to return at Christmas with Bradley Walsh
Friday 30th October 2020
Bradley Walsh is to host a revival of comic game show Blankety Blank, with a festive episode set to be filmed soon.
Comedy writer Sara Gibbs pens autism memoir
Friday 30th October 2020
Sara Gibbs is to publish Drama Queen, a "compelling and funny" book about her experiences of growing up with autism.
Spencer Jones's sitcom Mister Winner axed
Friday 30th October 2020
Spencer Jones's sitcom Mister Winner has been cancelled, the comic has revealed.
State Of The Union to return for Series 2
Friday 30th October 2020
State Of The Union is set to return for a second series, but featuring a different couple, creator Nick Hornby has revealed.
Sky launches new Morph series
Thursday 29th October 2020
The Epic Adventures Of Morph, a new series based on the classic clay character, launches on Sky's platforms on 9th November.
Sarah Millican's Radio 4 show to return
Thursday 29th October 2020
Sarah Millican's Radio 4 show Elephant In The Room is returning for a second series.
Emma Thompson to star in Katy Brand's film
Wednesday 28th October 2020
Emma Thompson will star in Good Luck To You, Leo Grande, a film written by Katy Brand about a woman who hires a sex worker.
Comedian Sean Collins makes film criticising coronavirus lockdown
Tuesday 27th October 2020
Comedian Sean Collins has made a film criticising the government's response to coronavirus and highlighting its impact upon the arts.
Sky to air Micky Flanagan documentary
Tuesday 27th October 2020
Sky One is to broadcast Micky Flanagan: Peeping Behind The Curtain this December, a documentary that looks at the popular comedian's success and reveals backstage tour footage.
iPlayer adds Vicar Of Dibley, Catherine Tate and Royle Family
Saturday 24th October 2020
BBC iPlayer has added all the episodes of The Vicar Of Dibley, The Catherine Tate Show and The Royle Family. Further box sets are to follow, including Blackadder and Gimme Gimme Gimme.
The News Quiz names Andy Zaltzman as permanent host
Friday 23rd October 2020
Andy Zaltzman will be the new permanent host of The News Quiz, Radio 4 has revealed.
Network announces deluxe Gurney Slade restoration
Thursday 22nd October 2020
Network has announced a 60th anniversary HD restoration of ground-breaking, surreal sitcom The Strange World Of Gurney Slade, starring Anthony Newley. A limited edition Blu-ray box set is available to order.
Refurbished Stockton Globe announces first comedy shows
Thursday 22nd October 2020
Adam Kay, Chris Ramsey, Jon Richardson, John Bishop and Ross Noble will perform at the refurbished Stockton Globe in 2021.
Two Doors Down to return for Christmas special
Thursday 22nd October 2020
BBC Two has revealed that Two Doors Down will return for a surprise Christmas special, ahead of a fifth series arriving on the channel in 2021.
Grace Campbell has written a book about shame
Thursday 22nd October 2020
Comedian Grace Campbell has written Amazing Disgrace: A Book About Shame. In it, she opens up about competing with Tony Blair for the attention of her spin doctor father, Alastair Campbell.
Michael Sheen and David Tennant film Staged Series 2
Thursday 22nd October 2020
David Tennant and Michael Sheen are filming a second series of Staged, the critically acclaimed BBC One sitcom that sees them preparing a play over Zoom calls.
Comedians take part in University Challenge for Children In Need
Thursday 22nd October 2020
Dara O Briain, Dane Baptiste, Steve Pemberton, Iain Stirling and Joel Dommett are amongst the contestants for a special episode of University Challenge filmed for BBC Children In Need.