Latest British Comedy News
Simon Nye and Sophie Clarke-Jervoise launch Genial Productions
Tuesday 25th September 2018
Sitcom writer Simon Nye and producer Sophie Clarke-Jervoise have teamed up to launch a new comedy-focused production company called Genial Productions.
Sky Comedy Shorts 2018 launched
Monday 24th September 2018
Alex Brooker, Jonny Pelham, Kris Marshall, Lee Ridley, Samson Kayo, Sindhu Vee and Susan Wokoma star in Sky's 2018 Comedy Shorts.
Mel & Sue to star in Sky sitcom Hitmen
Monday 24th September 2018
Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins are to star together in their first scripted comedy. Hitmen, coming to Sky in 2019, follows the adventures of two professional assassins.
In The Long Run Series 2 confirmed
Monday 24th September 2018
Sky has ordered a second series of In The Long Run, the sitcom created by Idris Elba.
David Walliams to star in Sue Townsend comedy The Queen And I
Friday 21st September 2018
Samantha Bond and David Walliams are to star in The Queen And I, a one-off comedy for Sky One based on the book by Sue Townsend.
Horrible Histories to return for Series 8 and feature film
Thursday 20th September 2018
Horrible Histories is to return to CBBC for an eighth series next year. A movie based on the hit comedy is also now filming, written by Olivier Award-winner Jessica Swale.
Filming starts on Hold The Sunset Series 2
Thursday 20th September 2018
The Royle Family star Sue Johnston has joined the cast of Hold The Sunset, as filming starts on the second series.
BBC Two to broadcast new Ken Dodd documentary
Wednesday 19th September 2018
BBC Two is to broadcast Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were, a new documentary celebrating the career of the entertainer.
Two Doors Down Series 4 confirmed
Wednesday 19th September 2018
BBC Two sitcom Two Doors Down is to return for a fourth series. Six more episodes are due to begin filming shortly.
Denis Norden dies aged 96
Wednesday 19th September 2018
Comedy writer and television presenter Denis Norden, who hosted outtakes show It'll Be Alright On The Night for many years, has died aged 96.
ITV orders more Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Monday 17th September 2018
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule is to return to ITV for more episodes.
Comedy Central orders Roast Battle Series 3
Monday 17th September 2018
Comedy Central has ordered a third series of Roast Battle, before the second series has even been shown.
Detectorists wins international Rose d'Or Award
Thursday 13th September 2018
BBC comedy Detectorists has won the international Rose d'Or Award 2018 for Sitcom.
Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam to star in TV sitcom pilot
Thursday 13th September 2018
Conversations From A Long Marriage, Jan Etherington's Radio 4 comedy series starring Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam, is to return to the airwaves, and is set to be piloted for TV too.
ITV2 to launch comedy entertainment show Don't Hate The Playaz
Wednesday 12th September 2018
ITV2 is to launch Don't Hate The Playaz, an "anarchic comedy entertainment show" that will aim to "celebrate all things rap and hip-hop".
BBC buys new Ben Wheatley film for Christmas broadcast
Monday 10th September 2018
BBC Two has acquired acclaimed director Ben Wheatley's new feature film for broadcast on television over Christmas, rather than a cinema release. The characters will later return in a full length TV series.
Adam Hills announces book tour
Monday 10th September 2018
Adam Hills has announced a short tour of England in which he'll tell selected stories from his best-selling autobiography Best Foot Forward.
Series 4 for Insert Name Here
Monday 10th September 2018
Sue Perkins is to host a fourth series of panel game comedy Insert Name Here on BBC Two.
Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2018 shortlist
Monday 10th September 2018
Adam Beardsmore, Phil Carr, Good Kids, Laura Monmoth and Sham Zaman have been nominated for Birmingham Comedy Festival's Breaking Talent Award 2018.
Steve Coogan and David Mitchell to star in super-rich satire
Friday 7th September 2018
Steve Coogan and David Mitchell are reportedly set to star in Michael Winterbottom's new comedy film about the super rich.