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League Of Their Own stars undertake European road trip
A League Of Their Own regulars Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff are filming a European road trip. Four episodes are being made for broadcast in 2019. Guest stars joining them along the way include Alan Carr and Josh Widdicombe. Read |
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This Country wins at BAFTA TV Awards 2018 This Country, Murder In Successville, Toby Jones, Graham Norton and Morgana Robinson were the comedy winners at the BAFTAs last night. See our story for videos of their speeches, and backstage interviews. Read |
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Hold The Sunset to return for Series 2 John Cleese has confirmed in a tweet that Hold The Sunset is to return for a second series. Read |
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Ricky Gervais to film new sitcom for Netflix Ricky Gervais is making After Life, a new sitcom for Netflix. The six episode series will focus on a man who decides to start doing and saying whatever he wants. Read |
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Fisherman's Friends filming in Port Isaac Filming has begun on new British movie Fisherman's Friends. The comedy focuses on the true story of a group of singing fishermen who land a record deal. Read |
Thinking Sideways is a centenary collection of the best BBC Radio programmes about the legendary Spike Milligan - including the brand-new documentary Spike Milligan: Inside Out. Download it, or any other audiobook, for nothing when you take a free trial of Audible. Buy on CD or free download
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Want to judge the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2018? The Edinburgh Comedy Awards is looking for three comedy fans to join the judging panel. The selected panellists will see more than 100 shows, and help decide who wins the major awards. Details |
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Kathryn Drysdale - The Windsors interview Kathryn Drysdale talks about playing Meghan Markle in the special wedding episode of The Windsors. Read |
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Ian Brown & James Hendrie interview We chat to top sitcom writers Ian Brown and James Hendrie about their comedy careers, and their return to the fictional Yorkshire coastal town of Flamford for a second series of their Radio 4 show The Break. Read |
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Jon Richardson interview Jon Richardson is back on TV with a new show. He explains the format in this interview, plus chats about married life, trying to achieve a good work-life balance, and separating out politics from his stand-up. Read |
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Ealing Comedy Festival announces top line-up for 25th year Josh Widdicombe, Milton Jones, Shappi Khorsandi and Reginald D Hunter are amongst the acts who will take part in Ealing Comedy Festival 2018. Read |
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First Gig, Worst Gig: Tina T'urner Tea Lady Tina T'urner Tea Lady brought sauce and saucers to the Musical Comedy Awards 10 year birthday bash at the weekend. Simply the best beverage-based soul crooner, ever? Read |
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Tiernan Douieb's Partly Political Broadcast highlights Tiernan Douieb talks about his favourite moments from his Partly Political Broadcast show, as the comedic politics-based podcast passes the 100 episodes mark. Read |
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Podcasts Sophie Willan appears on RHLSTP; and Worst Writer continues. We have more than 1,000 free hours of comedy in our podcast area now! Have a browse: Listen |
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Plebs Monday, ITV2, 10pm When the Crown and Toga is hit by a mega tax bill, Marcus does everything in his power to find a top-notch accountant. Jason isn't helping things by giving away free drinks. Guide |
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The Windsors Tuesday, Channel 4, 9pm A one-off special of the royal-teasing sitcom focusing on Harry and Meghan getting married. The hour-long show takes in the stag and hen events and the wedding itself. Guide |
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Your Face Or Min Wednesday, Comedy Central, 8pm Gabby and Marcel are up this time, joining hosts Katherine Ryan and Jimmy Carr to decide which of them is the more attractive one. Guide |
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Taskmaster Wednesday, Dave, 9pm The five comedians take a nostalgic trip to childhood this week as they are compelled to taste-test some mystery baby food, among other odd tasks. Plus, Russell Howard presents a nightmarish fairy tale. Guide |
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Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier Wednesday, Dave, 10pm The start of a new series in which Jon Richardson attempts to analyse, assess and log every single one of his many, many worries. Suzi Ruffell and Josh Widdicombe are the guests for this opening episode. Guide |
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Urban Myths: Agatha Christie Thursday, Sky Arts, 9pm A one-off comedy drama about the disappearance of Agatha Christie. Featuring a star-studded cast, this is packed with laughs. Look out for Bill Paterson as a sexist Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Guide |
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Celebrity Juice Thursday, ITV2, 10pm Joining the panel show this week will be Strictly judge Shirley Ballas, rapper Big Narstie, actor Will Mellor and funny man Johnny Vegas. Guide |
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The Week That Wasn't Thursday, Sky One, 10pm Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona are amongst the impressionists working on this new show which re-voices news footage to give a satirical take on what's going on. Guide |
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Have I Got News For You Friday, BBC One, 9pm Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are set to be joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Roisin Conaty and Robert Peston. Guide |
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Home From Home Friday, BBC One, 9:30pm Episode 5 of the new sitcom. Little Neil reveals he has a huge homework project to do and Neil is even more put out when Robert lends a hand. Guide |
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Friday Night Dinner Friday, Channel 4, 10pm It's Mum's birthday and she's having a surprise party for 44 guests. The only snag is she's secretly organised it herself! Guide |
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Frankie Boyle's New World Order Friday, BBC Two, 10pm Frankie Boyle returns to makes another string of bold and often outrageous statements which he then picks apart with the help of Sara Pascoe, Katherine Ryan, Mona Chalabi and guests. Guide |
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High & Dry Friday, Channel 4, 10:30pm Brett and Arnab team up as 'Branab' to stalk Harriet and finally find out what she's hiding in her precious case. Meanwhile, Susan attempts to seduce Douglas. Guide |
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The Graham Norton Show Friday, BBC One, 10:35pm Miriam Margolyes will be on this Friday's show... based on her previous outspoken appearances, it's likely to be a series highlight. Emilia Clarke, Gloria Estefan, David Tennant and Leon Bridges are also on the couch. Guide |
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Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule Saturday, ITV, 7:30pm Helping Harry Hill fill the fun capsule and prevent an alien invasion this week are TV chef Rosemary Shrager, Radio 2 DJ Liza Tarbuck, former Doctor Who star Peter Davison and X Factor star Louis Walsh. Guide |
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The Keith & Paddy Picture Show Saturday, ITV, 9:20pm This weekend is Keith & Paddy's version of Jurassic Park, featuring Sian Gibson, Sally Phillips, George Potts, Shaun Ryder and Bernie Clifton. Guide |
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All Round To Mrs. Brown's Saturday, BBC One, 9:20pm Series 2 of the entertainment show spin-off from the hit sitcom. Agnes and the family are joined by EastEnders' hardman Danny Dyer, boxing comeback king Amir Khan and queen of the outdoors Kate Humble. Tito Jackson performs too. Guide |
For a complete list of broadcasts, including repeats and radio comedy, see our full schedule.
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Adam Endacott - The Kenneth Williams Companion Hardback OUT NOW. The Kenneth Williams Companion is a truly magnificent feat of research, and a must-own for any fan of the hugely talented comic actor, wit and raconteur. It lists every piece of work he ever undertook - from the primary school stage to feature films and chat shows - along with tantalising stories and titbits from friends and colleagues. Details |
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Is It Legal? - The Complete Series DVD PRE-ORDER. From the writer of Men Behaving Badly comes this ITV/Channel 4 sitcom gem, which ran for three series from 1995. Starring Imelda Staunton, Patrick Barlow, Richard Lumsden and Kate Isitt, this intelligent, searingly funny show chronicles the misadventures of a team of deeply flawed individuals who man the offices of a small suburban law firm. Plenty of wonderful laughs. Details |
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Morecambe & Wise - Radio Collection Series 1-4 Audiobook, CD PRE-ORDER. Collected together for the very first time, 18 editions of Eric and Ernie's BBC Radio 2 comedy series, first broadcast between 1975 and 1978. From the same writers as their TV show, it's also laden with celebrity guest stars. Details |
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Martin Waddell - Otley Complete Paperback OUT NOW. All four of Martin Waddell's complete Otley novels: Otley, Otley Pursued, Otley Victorious and Otley Forever. It starts as it always does for Gerald Otley, a petty theft gone wrong. But when the bodies of associates (Otley doesn't really have friends) start turning up dead, he suddenly finds himself caught in a much larger web than he imagined. Details |
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Home From Home - Series 1 DVD PRE-ORDER. If you've been loving the new Johnny Vegas sitcom Home From Home on Friday nights, now's your chance to order the complete first series on DVD. It follows a very normal family as they realise their dream of owning a holiday home in the Lake District, and dad Neil's crushing experience with their effortlessly superior, charming new neighbour Adam. Details |
For more, see our full list of new releases and items coming soon.
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M.O.T.H.E.R Knows Best All ten episodes of this dystopian web series are now online to enjoy. Chris Mayo stars, with Rachel Parris as the voice of the authoritarian matriarch. Watch |
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Life Lessons - Desiree Burch The latest episode of BBC Three's series in which comedians present comic monologues. This week Desiree Burch explains why being in your 30s is better than being in your 20s. Watch |
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Fin Taylor - Brexit Bingo A new series from Comedy Central in which Fin Taylor hits the streets to ask people questions, in an attempt to collect up clichéd stock phrases. This episode: Brexit. Will anyone mention that bus? Of course they will. Watch |
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The Goblin A great sketch from Jack & Dean about a goblin who lives under the stairs of a house that is up for sale. Watch |
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British Rationals The topical comedy show written by nine up-and-coming writers. There are some good one-liners in this. Check it out: Watch |
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Girl Tries Psychic When the crystal ball has too many hard truths. A sketch starring Rachel Jackson. Watch |
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Eurovision 2018 - Forever Young Tonight Always This is the song that should have won on Saturday night. It's a catchy number from comedy duo Giants, as their Norwegian alter egos Ulrich and Lars. Watch |
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The Bromley Boys - Trailer The official trailer for The Bromley Boys, a new film about a boy who supports Britain's worst football team. Alan Davies is amongst the stars. Watch |
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Spokke In the burgeoning West Country Noir genre, two rival policemen from neighbouring constabularies must work in tandem to investigate a gruesome crime. Watch |
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[It's Niche That] A great new web series that spoofs those kind of news reports where they visit someone eccentric. This opening episode features Steve Brody as the man behind the UK's only clothes moth sanctuary. Watch |
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Jack Whitehall: Training Days The new web series in which Jack Whitehall hangs out with some of the biggest stars from the world of football. In this opening episode José Mourinho gives him a driving lesson, and Gareth Bale and Jack prank people in a waxwork museum. Watch |
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Light Up The Sky! Benny Hill, Tommy Steele and Ian Carmichael take top billing in this 1960 comedy film, with fantastic support from screen stalwarts such as Sydney Tafler, Victor Maddern and Harry Locke. Set on an anti-aircraft searchlight installation during the early 1940s and based on a hit play, it tells the story of a small group of men doing their bit for King and Country whilst trying to get on - and get along - with life and each other. Available now on both DVD and download, you won't be disappointed. Guide |
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