C4 commissions Guess The Moustache
Branded online gameshow frr Movemeber
01/10/2026 … Channel 4's digital channel A Comedy Thing has struck its first branded partnership, teaming up with the men's health charity Movember to make a gameshow…
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© Susan Riddell / Instagram Susan Riddell: I'm no longer facing terrorism charges
Comic now accused only of lesser offences
30/09/2026 … Susan Riddell is no longer facing terrorism charges, she has revealed.
© Merman TV & Film Amandaland to return for another Christmas special
With Breeders star Daisy Haggard joining the cast
30/09/2026 … Amandaland is to return with an hour-long Christmas special this year, with Breeders star Daisy Haggard joining the cast, the BBC has announced.
Iain Lee announces his first tour
...having previously performed Imposter Syndrome in fans' homes
30/09/2026 … Former 11 O'Clock Show host and 2017 I'm A Celebrity… contestant Iain Lee is going on his first tour, with a show called Imposter Syndrome.
© Steve Ullathorne Lost Voice Guy announces his first tour in five years
30/09/2026 … Lost Voice Guy has announced his first UK tour for five years – and this time accompanied by a puppet.
Tom Allen announces 2027-28 tour dates
Totally goes on sale this week
30/09/2026 … Tom Allen has announced a year-long stand-up tour, called Totally.
Tue 29 September 2026
Julian Clary announces 2027 tour
'No more hiding behind a stage persona – I’m going to be myself.'
29/09/2026 … Julian Clary has announced a 40-date live tour next year, entitled Fully Dilated.
© Michael Shelford. Danny Dyer to host the next SNL UK
With James Norton and Cynthia Erivo next
29/09/2026 … Danny Dyer, James Norton and Cynthia Erivo are to host the next three episodes of Saturday Night Live UK, it has been announced.