Mock the Week returns for 15th series
The new series of the hit topical news show will air in June, when it will also celebrate its 150th episode.
Gein’s Family Giftshop to return to radio
The first series of the group’s show aired last summer, and saw Gein’s stranded on an island, investigating a murder and attempting to prove the existence of ghosts.
Mark Watson to headline Deer Shed Festival
In keeping with the festival’s inclusive, family-friendly attitude, all comedy performances will be rated PG and suitable for all audiences.
The Great Yorkshire Fringe returns
Promising to serve up even more of the very best comedians, music and family entertainment from all over the world in York’s historic city centre, the fringe will run from Friday 15 July – Monday 1 August 2016.
Marcus Brigstocke to play Stockton show
The TV comic will bring his brand new show Why the Long Face? to Stockton’s ARC on Wednesday 5 October 2016.
Edinburgh play gets BBC Three comedy treatment
Broadchurch and Crashing star Waller-Bridge also plays the eponymous Fleabag; a dry-witted, angry, cash-strapped, grief-riddled, porn-watching young woman trying to come to terms with a recent tragedy.
New comedy festival announced for Teesside
Middlesbrough’s historic Stewart Park will play host to some of the biggest names in comedy at Monkeyshine festival on Saturday 16 July and Sunday17 July.
BBC search for top teen comedy talents
The Comedy Classroom competition will give 13 to 15 year-olds across the UK the chance to have their work made and broadcast by the BBC this autumn.
