© Robyn Von Swank After 12 years, Sarah Silverman returns to the UK
27/04/2025 … The best of the week's live comedy, picked from the thousands of events Chortle currently has listed.
Latest News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sun 27 April 2025
© Robyn Von Swank 
Taskmaster returns for series 19
And Man Like Mobeen's back - the best of the week's comedy on TV
27/04/2025 … Our pick of the comedy on TV, radio and streaming this week…: Sunday April 27 BRETT GOLDSTEIN: THE SECOND BEST NIGHT OF YOUR LIFE The comedian's…
John Cleese blames 'woke' as Fish Called Wanda musical stalls
Fawlty Towers reboot also on hold
27/04/2025 … John Cleese says the planned Fish Called Wanda musical has stalled because of – what else? – woke.
Sat 26 April 2025
© Iain Masterton / Alamy Stock Photo Graham Linehan charged with harassment
Father Ted writer claims he was defending himself against a 'deranged trans activist'
26/04/2025 … Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been charged with criminal damage and harassment.
Fri 25 April 2025
Ellie Taylor and Joel Dommett join Radio 2
Both stand in for holidaying regulars
25/04/2025 … Ellie Taylor and Joel Dommett will both hots their own Radio 2 shows next week.
© Steve Ullathorne Comedians to address MPs about the state of the industry
Culture, Media and Sport Committee looks at live comedy sector
25/04/2025 … MPs will hear from comics Matt Forde and Kate Cheka next week as a Parliamentary committee looks at the state of the UK comedy sector.
Glasgow's fifth Laugh In The Park line-up revealed
With Des Clarke, Rosco McClelland and more
25/04/2025 … The line-up has been announced for this year’s Laugh In The Park outdoor gig in Glasgow.
Artists sought for Black History Month showcases
25/04/2025 … Black artists working in all genres have been invited to apply for a new tour celebrating Black History Month.