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Benjamin Alborough told the BBC he’s owed “just short of £2,000” by the Leicester Comedy Festival. He added the bit any working comic would: “I’ve…
“It was better when we practiced in the garage.” Bret McKenzie said that on stage at Meow Nui in Wellington. It came somewhere in a…
Fox has cracked open the late-night cupboard. On 12 May 2026 the network confirmed that James Corden will host FIFA World Cup on Fox After…
On 11 May 2026, the team behind streaming service NextUp confirmed the launch of ComedyUK, a 24/7 station devoted entirely to stand-up. It is the…
Eloise Heath has won the West End New Act of the Year 2026. The final took place on Tuesday 5 May at The Albany on…
The night British comedy showed up in force The 2026 BAFTA Television Awards landed at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday 10 May, hosted by…
The Downing Street joke that became a play Rosie Holt opens Churchill’s Urinal at the King’s Head Theatre in Islington on 13 May 2026. The…
The renewal in numbers Sky and Universal Television Alternative Studio confirmed a 12-episode second run of SNL UK on 7 May 2026. The new series…
Why Westminster is suddenly listening The Live Comedy Association (LCA) will host MPs and peers at the Houses of Parliament in June. The invitation-only event…
Why Britain’s biggest comedy chain just picked a side On 30 April 2026, the Glee Clubs became the first major UK comedy chain to sign…
