Latest British comedy news
Paramount Plus adapts Beth O'Leary's The Flatshare as first UK comedy
Tuesday 18th January 2022
Streaming service Paramount Plus has commissioned its first UK comedy series, Flatshare, directed by The Full Monty's Peter Cattaneo and based on Beth O'Leary's bestselling novel.
Bradley Walsh's Blankety Blank to return to BBC One
Tuesday 18th January 2022
Iconic comedy game show Blankety Blank is to return to BBC One later this year for a second series with Bradley Walsh as host.
Sheridan Smith starring in new Sky comedy Rosie Molloy
Monday 17th January 2022
Two Pints writer Susan Nickson and star Sheridan Smith are to reunite for a new Sky comedy series about a recovering addict and mental illness sufferer. The broadcaster has already commissioned two series.
Comedy.co.uk Awards 2021 shortlist
Monday 17th January 2022
The 60 TV and radio programmes shortlisted across the 10 categories in the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2021 have been revealed. Voting is now open to determine the winners.
Romesh Ranganathan to star in sitcom Avoidance
Monday 17th January 2022
Romesh Ranganathan has created a new BBC One sitcom. He will star as beta male father Jonathan in Avoidance, forced to change his life for the sake of their son when his partner throws him out.
Hugo Chegwin and Big Zuu to star in new Dave sitcom Sneakerhead
Monday 17th January 2022
Channel Dave has ordered Sneakerhead, a new three-part sitcom set in a sports shop. Hugo Chegwin and Big Zuu star.
Tom Hiddleston to star in BBC broadcast of The Play What I Wrote
Thursday 13th January 2022
The BBC is to broadcast a recording of live stage show The Play What I Wrote, featuring guest star Tom Hiddleston.
Gary Waldhorn dies aged 78
Tuesday 11th January 2022
Actor Gary Waldhorn, best known for his roles in sitcoms The Vicar Of Dibley and Brush Strokes, has died. He was 78 years-old.
Dylan Moran sitcom Stuck coming to BBC Two
Friday 7th January 2022
Dylan Moran has written a new sitcom for BBC Two called Stuck. Morgana Robinson will co-star with the Irish stand-up in the series about a couple at a crossroads in their relationship.
Sean Lock had the best selling stand-up special of 2021
Thursday 6th January 2022
Sean Lock's final recorded show was the best selling stand-up special in 2021.
Janey Godley's debut novel to be published this autumn
Tuesday 4th January 2022
Janey Godley's debut novel, Nothing Left Unsaid, is about a dying Glaswegian woman and survival of abuse.
Philomena Cunk return confirmed by BBC Two
Tuesday 4th January 2022
BBC Two has confirmed that Diane Morgan will return as Philomena Cunk for new five-part spoof documentary series Cunk On Earth.
Rob Beckett to pilot ITV comedy entertainment show
Friday 31st December 2021
Rob Beckett is to front a comedy entertainment show pilot for ITV in which celebrities complete challenges.
Sean Lock honoured in Comics' Comic Awards results
Thursday 30th December 2021
Sean Lock has been posthumously awarded an Outstanding Achievement title. The Comics' Comic Awards 2021, which are voted on by comedians, also saw wins for Jo Caulfield, Mark Nelson, Ninia Benjamin and Paul Smith.
BBC Audio Awards 2022 nominees
Wednesday 22nd December 2021
Bridget Christie: Mortal, God Squad, The Musical Life Of..., Olga Koch: OK Computer and Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen? are amongst the nominees for the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2022.
Radio 4 piloting free speech show Unsafe Space
Tuesday 21st December 2021
Radio 4 is piloting a "provocative" debate show with outspoken free speech advocate comedians, including Tony Law, Andrew Doyle, Leo Kearse, Mary Bourke, Nick Dixon and George Zach.
Hypothetical to return for Series 4
Monday 20th December 2021
Hypothetical - the panel show hosted by Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster - is returning to Dave for a fourth series in 2022.
BBC drops Two Pints sequel plans
Saturday 18th December 2021
The BBC has axed plans to revive sitcom Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. A special sequel episode had been developed to relaunch BBC Three as a broadcast television channel.
Joe Lycett's Christmas special cancelled due to Covid
Friday 17th December 2021
Mummy's Big Christmas Do!, the forthcoming one-off Channel 4 special hosted by Joe Lycett, has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.
Rose Matafeo pilots TV sketch show
Friday 17th December 2021
Rose Matafeo is piloting a sketch show featuring Mawaan Rizwan, John Kearns and Emma Sidi.