Tuesday 25th February 2014
Frank Skinner is to host The Rest Is History, a new comedy discussion show on Radio 4 that aims to discover more about history.
Monday 24th February 2014
Romesh Ranganathan is to take over as the host of Newsjack, Radio 4 Extra's open door sketch show. The format is also being tweaked.
BBC Radio 4 Extra is to launch a new online Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy game to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first game based on the sci-fi comedy.
Thursday 20th February 2014
BBC Scotland has announced six new radio comedy pilots, plus a writing opportunity for 15-24 year-olds.
Wednesday 12th February 2014
Over 22,000 fans of Radio 4 sitcom Cabin Pressure applied for the 200 tickets available to watch the last episode being recorded.
Sunday 2nd February 2014
A list of Radio 4's comedy commissions for 2014. The 40+ series include new shows from the likes of Lenny Henry, John Shuttleworth and Kevin Eldon.
Saturday 25th January 2014
In And Out Of The Kitchen, Miles Jupp's Radio 4 sitcom about a cookery writer, has been commissioned for a 3-part TV series by BBC Four.
Monday 9th December 2013
Up-and-coming stand-up comedian Steve Bugeja has won the BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2013.
Monday 18th November 2013
Radio 4 has announced its festive programming. The Radio 4 Comedy Advent Calendar will see comedians on the network's flagship programmes every day.
Wednesday 13th November 2013
Writer John Finnemore has revealed that he is ending his hit Radio 4 sitcom Cabin Pressure, which stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Roger Allam.
