British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV comedy news Page 36

Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Frankie Boyle, Ivo Graham, Jenny Eclair, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Mae Martin

Taskmaster Series 15 line-up revealed

Thursday 1st December 2022

Frankie Boyle, Ivo Graham, Jenny Éclair, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Mae Martin have been revealed as the comedians taking part in Series 15 of Taskmaster.

Motherland. Image shows left to right: Kevin (Paul Ready), Julia (Anna Maxwell Martin), Liz (Diane Morgan), Anne (Philippa Dunne), Amanda (Lucy Punch), Meg (Tanya Moodie)

Motherland switches to BBC One for Christmas special

Tuesday 29th November 2022

Motherland is switching to BBC One for a Christmas special, with Julia hosting a chaotic gathering at her house, while Amanda is spending Christmas day with Johnny and his new wife.

Inside No. 9. Image shows left to right: Pierce (Reece Shearsmith), Posy (Shobna Gulati), Dr Jasper Parkway (Steve Pemberton), Dick (Simon Callow)

Inside No. 9 returning with festive ghost story

Tuesday 29th November 2022

Inside No. 9 is returning to BBC Two with a Christmas ghost story, with Simon Callow and Shbobna Gulati joining Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton in The Bones of St. Nicholas.

Toast Of Tinseltown. Steven Toast (Matt Berry)

Toast Of Tinseltown wins Rose d'Or award

Monday 28th November 2022

Toast Of Tinseltown has won the international Rose d'Or award for comedy.

Am I Being Unreasonable?. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Selin Hizli), Nic (Daisy May Cooper)

Broadcast Awards 2023 comedy nominees revealed

Monday 28th November 2022

Am I Being Unreasonable?, Big Boys, Cheaters, Derry Girls, Stath Lets Flats and Wedding Season are amongst the nominees for the Broadcast Awards 2023.

Ghosts. Image shows left to right: Captain (Ben Willbond), Pat (Jim Howick), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Julian (Simon Farnaby), Robin (Laurence Rickard), Mary (Katy Wix)

Ghosts returning for a fifth series on BBC One

Thursday 24th November 2022

Ghosts is returning for a fifth series and the hit show's creators and stars want to continue making more.

The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk. Herbert Clunkerdunk (Spencer Jones). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk cancelled

Saturday 19th November 2022

The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk, the comedy series created by and starring Spencer Jones, has been cancelled after two series.

The Undiscovered Kenneth Williams. Kenneth Williams. Copyright: Getty Images

Kenneth Williams to be profiled in new documentary film

Friday 18th November 2022

New documentary film The Last Years Of Kenneth Williams profiles the final ten years of the comedy star's life, with all four beneficiaries of his last will and testament set to appear on screen for the first time.

Kate & Koji. Image shows from L to R: Koji (Okorie Chukwu), Kate (Brenda Blethyn)

Kate & Koji axed after two series

Friday 18th November 2022

ITV has cancelled its café set sitcom Kate & Koji after two series.

The Ranganation. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Zeppotron

Romesh Ranganathan to pilot new entertainment show with his mum

Wednesday 16th November 2022

The Romesh Ranganathan Show will feature the comedian and his mum presenting guests, games and music.

News from across the comedy world

Share this page

Subscribe to our newsletters