3+ hour, 1+ min ago  (1899+ words) '99% of gargoyles look like Bob Todd,' sang the band Half Man Half Biscuit, and it would be churlish to deny that they had a point. There was indeed a kind of medieval mood about Bob Todd, a pop-eyed, open-mouthed, tongue-thrusting…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (300+ words) Wednesday 18th March 2026, 11:40am Sky One has started production on Meantime, a TV comedy drama series adaptation of Frankie Boyle's novel about a man trying to prove his innocence. James McAvoy takes on the lead role of Felix McAveety, a full-time addict…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (60+ words) A member asks: How do I balance having a day job with trying to build a comedy writing career? I'm knackered and feel I'm not making much progress with either. Got a question for the doctor? Email [email protected] 5 ways to…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (308+ words) Friday 6th March 2026, 10:01am Radio 4 will air new episodes of Brian & Roger, the podcast show created by and starring Harry Peacock and Dan Skinner. The comedy, which launched in 2018 and has so far run for over 100 episodes, focuses on two recently divorced…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (523+ words) Is that James Acaster on stage? Or is it "the UK's number one James Acaster impersonator Craig Simmons"? If that conceit doesn't exactly sound like comedy gold, you're advised to wait until it's been thoroughly explored. This show also marks…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (892+ words) It was the first of times, it was the worst of times. This time we bring you First Sketch, Worst Sketch, with Sophie Garrad, whose online work - notably the hugely popular Private School Mum - has earned a loyal following; live…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (945+ words) One random comedian, eight random questions; it's the ultimate test of funny person and fate. This week we welcome Newcastle's own Sammy Dobson, who is often busy acting (Ken Loach's Cannes-crushing I Daniel Blake, recurring roles in Casualty, and Meet…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (952+ words) Monday 2nd March 2026, 6:00pm The writing team for Saturday Night Live UK has been revealed. Al is one third of sketch group Sheeps and is best known for Stath Lets Flats and Starstruck. He has appeared in Man Like Mobeen, Everyone Else…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (1160+ words) Steve Roe, director of the improv comedy theatre and school Hoopla, talks us through how he navigates his career. Tell us what you do in your job. Hi I'm Steve Roe, I'm the director of Hoopla, an improv comedy theatre…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (384+ words) Tuesday 17th February 2026, 1:16pm Full ratings have now confirmed the most-watched television comedies of 2025, counting all views within 28 days of each episode's broadcast premiere. As previously expected, new sitcom sequel Amandaland has been confirmed as both the most-watched sitcom and scripted comedy…...