Rowan Atkinson backs Red Cross campaign
Comedy star backs 'power of humanity' message
05/11/2026 … Rowan Atkinson has recorded a Christmas message for the British Red Cross to urge people to ‘believe in the power of humanity.
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© Red Planet Pictures Freddie Meredith joins Death In Paradise
As does The Fast Show's Charlie Higson and more
04/11/2026 … Saturday Night Live UK’s Freddie Meredith has been cast in the Christmas special of Death In Paradise.
Director Edgar Wright slams Spaced remaster
Neither he, Simon Pegg nor Jessica Hynes had anything to do with AI-aided project
04/11/2026 … Simon Pegg and director Edgar Wright have distanced themselves from a remastered Blu-ray release of Spaced.
Jerry Sadowitz sells rare DVDs of his 1987 show
- the one in which he first called out Jimmy Savile's crimes
04/11/2026 … Jerry Sadowitz is to sell his rarely-seen 1987 Total Abuse show on DVD – after stumbling across a cache in ‘an old drawer’.
Ofcom: BBC needs to be clearer about impact of cuts
As petition to save Radio 4 Extra sent to broadcaster's board
04/11/2026 … Broadcast regulator Ofcom has demanded more information from the BBC about the impact and timetable of its £500million cuts.
© Matt Crockett Glasgow International Comedy Festival announces first acts of 2027
...while registrations to take part are still open
04/11/2026 … Alan Carr, Fascinating Aïda and Mike Wozniak are among the first acts announced for next year’s Glasgow International Comedy Festival.
Karen Dunbar promoters deny withholding comedian's pay
Breakneck Comedy say they tried to renegotiate terms amid poor ticket sales
04/11/2026 … The promoters of Karen Dunbar’s axed comedy tour say they ‘strongly dispute’ her claims that she has not been paid for the gigs.
Tue 03 November 2026
© ITV Lenny Henry and Nish Kumar become Hackney Empire patrons
03/11/2026 … Sir Lenny Henry and Nish Kumar have become patrons of Hackney Empire as the East London landmark celebrates its125th anniversary Sir Lenny recorded his 1989 stand-up…