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Connor Burns to tour Gallus stand-up showStand-up show Connor Burns: Gallus will tour between September 2025 and March 2026. |
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W1A's Ian Fletcher to return in World Cup series Twenty Twenty SixHugh Bonneville is to return as Ian Fletcher, the character previously seen in W1A and Twenty Twelve, in six-part BBC One football World Cup themed series Twenty Twenty Six. |
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Al Murray to tour as The Pub Landlord in 2026Al Murray is to tour across 2026 with All You Need Is Guv!, a new Pub Landlord stand-up show. |
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Aisling Bea to embark on debut tour in 2026Despite being an established stand-up comedian, Aisling Bea has not toured a live show before. However, from February 2026 she will take her show Older Than Jesus on the road. |
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Steve Coogan & Rob Brydon return with The Trip To The Northern LightsThe Trip, the series starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, is to return for a fifth series. Six-part The Trip To The Northern Lights will air on Sky. |
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FYIFern Brady to showcase Edinburgh Fringe comedians in Audible series; Sara Pascoe and Roisin Conaty to sample worst reviewed places; Guz Khan to present TV car show; and Memorabilia, including Only Fools props and scripts, to be auctioned. |
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![]() Laugh loud. Do good. Comedy For Cure - at London's Bloomsbury Theatre on Wednesday 22nd October - is bringing the funny! Hosted by the fabulous Olivia Lee with comedy powerhouses including Romesh Ranganathan, Tom Davis, Ellie Taylor, Paul Sinha, Angelos Epithemiou, Paul Mayhew-Archer and Laura Smyth - the show is raising laughs (and funds) for Cure Parkinson's. Book now |
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Comedy Rewind: The Young Ones - From out of the ShadowsWhen The Young Ones burst on to screens in 1982 it felt like a palette cleanser against all the "nice" programmes that typified network sensibilities and attitudes. Despite only running for two series, the comedy is still held aloft as one of the most anarchic sitcoms in British history. |
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First Gig, Worst Gig: Kyrah GrayGigging for Refugee Week, Kyrah Gray gives us her best/worst backstory. |
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British Comedy Quiz #362When Cold Feet returned in 2016, which previous regular was not part of the cast? That's one of the questions in this week's quiz. |
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Random 8: James TrickeyCounting the days until his Edinburgh debut, James Trickey talks formative rock festivals, boxing injuries and double entry bookkeeping. |
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TransactionA new sitcom about transgender supermarket worker Liv (Jordan Gray), who is hired by a supermarket to avert a PR crisis. Liv soon realises she is unsackable, and turns the store into a playground. |
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Building Betty & Joan'sThe final episode of the documentary about setting up a club. The comedians return to the stage... But there's a problem. |
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Live From Merthyr TydfilKiri Pritchard-McLean introduces four more Welsh comedians: Priya Hall, Ignacio Lopez, Owen Money and Anna Thomas. |
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TaskmasterIt's the penultimate episode of the series, and the competitors pull out all the stops in a last, desperate push to win Greg's sought-after golden head. |
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PushersEmily and Ewen attempt to balance the complexities of drug dealing with their burgeoning love lives. They plan a double date to coincide with their biggest deal yet. |
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Not Going OutLee borrows a 30-year-old campervan from his cousin to take Lucy away for the weekend. Felicity Montagu guest stars. |
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The Power Of ParkerDiane is stressing about Alison's 18th, Martin lets Mic down gently, and Kath is left questioning her life choices when Ash turns up. |
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Death ValleyJohn and Janie unravel a mystery involving a murder at a school reunion, a cold case and a shocking discovery from Janie's past. John risks their friendship with unexpected news. |
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The letter that will end the world - Broken NewsA mysterious open letter has emerged - signed by world leaders, spiritual icons and public figures. |
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Every guy with a tragic backstory in a movieHe used to be the best. But he's retired now... |
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Comedy Central Live - Eddie KadiSometimes schooling is best left to the professionals. |
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The Great OutdoorsA 3-episode BBC Four mini-series from 2010, Death Valley's Gwyneth Keyworth appeared here amidst a very recognisable ensemble cast including Ruth Jones and Mark Heap. It charted the friendships and rivalries between a group of walkers from a countryside rambling club, in particular the arrival of new member Christine and the angst of leader Bob. |
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