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Two Way Stretch. Image shows left to right: Ethel (Liz Fraser), Dodger Lane (Peter Sellers). Credit: STUDIOCANAL Shop

Peter Sellers centenary Blu-rays announced

Monday 30th June 2025

Ahead of a BFI season dedicated to his work, and marking 100 years since his birth, three new Peter Sellers restored Blu-ray releases have been announced.

Marjolein Robertson. Credit: Trudy Stade Radio

Marjolein Robertson and Gareth Waugh bring Humanwatch to Radio 4

Friday 27th June 2025

Marjolein Robertson and Gareth Waugh have landed their first Radio 4 series, with Humanwatch a spoof of BBC wildlife series Springwatch, focused on people rather than animals.

Judi Love. Credit: Aemen Sukkar, Jiksaw Live

Judi Love reveals All About The Love 2026 tour

Wednesday 25th June 2025

Stand-up comedian Judi Love has announced an extensive 2026 live tour, running from January to June.

The Battle Live

Mathew Horne to star in Britpop comedy play

Wednesday 25th June 2025

Mathew Horne will star in The Battle, a new touring comedy play based on the mid-90s rivalry between Blur and Oasis.

Chloe Petts. Credit: Matt Stronge Live

Chloe Petts to head out on 40 date tour in 2026

Tuesday 24th June 2025

Stand-up show Chloe Petts: Big Naturals will tour between January and March 2026.

Connor Burns Live

Connor Burns to tour Gallus stand-up show

Friday 20th June 2025

Stand-up show Connor Burns: Gallus will tour between September 2025 and March 2026.

Twenty Twenty Six. Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville) TV

W1A's Ian Fletcher to return in World Cup series Twenty Twenty Six

Thursday 19th June 2025

Hugh Bonneville is to return as Ian Fletcher, the character previously seen in W1A and Twenty Twelve, in six-part BBC One football World Cup themed series Twenty Twenty Six.

Al Murray Live

Al Murray to tour as The Pub Landlord in 2026

Thursday 19th June 2025

Al Murray is to tour across 2026 with All You Need Is Guv!, a new Pub Landlord stand-up show.

Aisling Bea Live

Aisling Bea to embark on debut tour in 2026

Wednesday 18th June 2025

Despite being an established stand-up comedian, Aisling Bea has not toured a live show before. However, from February 2026 she will take her show Older Than Jesus on the road.

The Trip. Image shows left to right: Steve (Steve Coogan), Rob (Rob Brydon) TV

Steve Coogan & Rob Brydon return with The Trip To The Northern Lights

Wednesday 18th June 2025

The Trip, the series starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, is to return for a fifth series. Six-part The Trip To The Northern Lights will air on Sky.

Peter Kay Shop

Peter Kay's Diary to be published in October

Friday 13th June 2025

New book Peter Kay's Diary: The Monthly Memoir Of A Boy From Bolton - described as "his most heartfelt and hilarious autobiography yet" - will be published on 9th October 2025.

Boarders. Image shows left to right: Jaheim (Josh Tedeku), Omar (Myles Kamwendo), Leah (Jodie Campbell), Toby (Sekou Diaby), Femi (Aruna Jalloh) TV

Boarders to return for third and final series

Thursday 12th June 2025

BBC Three comedy drama Boarders has been given the greenlight for a third run. The six-part series, to be broadcast in 2026, will conclude the show.

LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year 2025. Sydney May. Credit: Mariana Feijo Live

Sydney May wins LGBTQ+ New Comedian Of The Year 2025

Wednesday 11th June 2025

Sydney May has been crowned the winner of Comedy Bloomers' LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year 2025 competition. The runners-up were Sean Barnham and Dominic McGovern.

Sorry, I Didn't Know. Chizzy Akudolu TV

Sorry, I Didn't Know gets sixth series

Wednesday 11th June 2025

ITV1's panel show about black history, Sorry, I Didn't Know, is returning for a new series. Chizzy Akudolu will host, with Richard Blackwood joining as a new team captain.

Death Valley. Image shows left to right: John Chapel (Timothy Spall), Janie Mallowan (Gwyneth Keyworth) TV

Death Valley to return for Series 2

Tuesday 10th June 2025

The BBC has reportedly ordered a second series of Death Valley, its new murder mystery comedy drama starring Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth.

Grace Petrie. Credit: Fraser West Live

Grace Petrie announces 'This Is No Time To Panic!' tour

Monday 9th June 2025

Grace Petrie: This Is No Time To Panic!, "a show of stand-up, music and mild existential crisis", will tour from September 2025 to February 2026.

Celebrity Sabotage. Image shows left to right: GK Barry, Joel Dommett, Judi Love, Sam Thompson TV

Celebrity Sabotage line-up revealed

Monday 9th June 2025

ITV1's new prank show Celebrity Sabotage will be lead by Joel Dommett, Judi Love, Sam Thompson and GK Barry.

Vanishing Point TV

Vanishing Point animated sitcom coming to CBBC

Monday 9th June 2025

CBBC is to broadcast Vanishing Point, a new animated comedy action series for children aged 8+. It follows four teens living in a seaside town that is overrun by ordinary-looking objects with bizarre powers.

Password. Image shows left to right: Alan Carr, Stephen Mangan, Daisy May Cooper TV

Password to return to ITV

Friday 6th June 2025

ITV1 has ordered another series of Password, the comedic word association game hosted by Stephen Mangan and featuring team captains Alan Carr and Daisy May Cooper.

Kevin Muyolo TV

ITV commissions sketch show pilot 'Say! Less!'

Thursday 5th June 2025

ITVX has commissioned Say! Less!, a "fast-paced, self-aware" sketch show pilot which will feature rising black comedy stars.

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