Mel Giedroyc is to host a new ITV version of Pictionary. The broadcaster has ordered 25 half-hour episodes of the show, starting with a Christmas special. She said: ‘Everyone is familiar with ...

Join multi award-winning, Bafta-nominated writer and comedian Mark Steel for his new tour The Leopard in My House. The topic? His battle with throat cancer. A battle he is winning (thankfully) and ...

Harriet Dyer has won the second Sean Lock Comedy Award, handed out by Channel 4. The Cornish comedian and mental health advocate wins a cash prize, as well as mentoring and support from the channel, ...

Ten comics will tonight compete for the Sean Lock Award. The accolade was set up by Channel 4 last in honour of the late comic to recognise alternative comedy voices. Taking part in the showcase in ...

Apple TV+ has revealed the trailer for the second season of Bad Sisters, which will returns on November 13. The eight-episode run again stars Sharon Horgan, Anne-Marie Duff, Eva Birthistle, Sarah ...

Sheffield has got its first full-time comedy venue. The intimate Steel City Comedy Club – which seats just 38 people – has just opened, with the aim of offering comedy six nights a week.

Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker. This week's theme is children's characters. Good luck!

Kitson may question the real value of turning such a neat image or phase phrase, but if nothing else, it’s entertaining. Even in a show which is still rough around the edges, at least some of which is ...

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