The contestants have been announced for Romesh Ranganathan’s gameshow based on ‘Would You Rather?’ dilemmas – and they all found fame as online content creators. They are Chunkz, Nella Rose, Max ...

Comedian Diona Doherty and Schitt’s Creek actor Dustin Milligan are to co-star in a new BBC romcom. Committed follows Canadian Peter Hooley (Milligan), a recently divorced accountant, who falls head ...

Cider brand Magners is inviting people who have ‘quick witted craic in the pub’ to enter a competition to win a fully-funded month-long Edinburgh Fringe run. While many comedians intending to perform ...

Stewart Lee has written a book based on his stand-up routine deconstructing Edward Lear’s poem The Owl and the Pussycat. The comedian has teamed up with illustrator David Waywell for Pea Green Boat, ...

The Live Comedy Association is hosting an online briefing on tackling bullying, harassment and discriminatory behaviour on the stand-up circuit. It will focus on how standards to confront such ...

Mo Gilligan is to make a serious documentary about the mass consumption of chicken. The film is part of the deal the comedian signed with streaming service Netflix back in January. At the time he said ...

Elsewhere, Romesh Ranganathan’s Radio 2 show is shortlisted for best music entertainment and Comedians Chatting Cancer – a tie-up between Cancer Research UK and Acast – is up for best commercial ...

Russell Brand has launched a campaign to be the next Mayor of London. The former comedian announced his plan to stand at the 2028 election on the YouTube channel of right-wing US commentator Tucker ...

Here’s the trailer for Coyote vs. Acme, the long-awaited Looney Tunes live-action/animated hybrid. The movie was made in 2023 but never released by Warner Bros as it sought to cut costs. Instead it ...

Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Amy Gledhill has announced a 2027 tour, Thanks For Having Me. According to the blurb the show revolves round how her personal life does not match her professional success ...

Stephen Merchant's film Fighting With My Family is being adapted into a state musical. The 2019 film, which starred Florence Pugh and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, tells the stor ...

A US comedy company is launching a subscription streaming service dedicated entirely to stand-up, with a lineup that includes several well-known British acts. Gorilla Comedy+, from Nashville-based 800 ...