Peter Kay has revealed that he turned down Netflix’s request to stream Phoenix Nights even after they tried to tempt him with an air fryer. He has also revealed that he has already written a film of Phoenix Nights.
Comedian, broadcaster and mental health campaigner Ruby Wax has announced a new UK tour, Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous, also featuring her long-time collaborator Clive Tulloh. The tour will kick off in Henley-on-Thames on 25th March 2026, with the Spring leg drawing to a close in Bristol on 7th July.
NextUp has filmed a batch of new comedy specials to be released soon.
This forthcoming slate features the recent tour shows from Zoe Lyons, Milton Jones, Jason Byrne, and Hal Cruttenden (pictured).
These newly-filmed specials will be available to stream exclusively and ad-free with a NextUp membership.
The Alexandra Palace Theatre is a beautiful, apt venue for A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story. Grand, but also slightly decaying around the edges. It’s a big space to fill but one that makes this adaptation by Mark Gatiss feel like a special event.
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown has gone into production with a refreshed line-up as Rob Beckett takes up the permanent role of team captain and Judi Love joins the show as a regular returning guest in the show’s 29th series. Fellow fan favourites Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson will also continue appearing as regulars in the new series.
Six brand-new full-cast audio comedy pilots from talented new writers – Big Finish Originals – Comedy Playhouse have been released. Big Finish Originals – Comedy Playhouse is a collection of six audio sitcom pilots, taking listeners on a journey full of laughs from the Georgian-era House of Commons to an island in the middle of the Atlantic, via a declining seaside town, a wild ride through hell, and much more.
The UK’s biggest-selling arena artist, Peter Kay, has announced a series of final arena shows across the UK and Ireland, with all profits donated to 12 leading cancer charities.
Now entering its fourth record-breaking year, Peter’s live run has become one of the most successful in British comedy tour history. He holds the record as the only artist in the world to have performed a monthly residency at London’s The O2, which began in 2022.
This Christmas and Hogmanay, BBC Scotland is bringing a bumper package of festive programming across radio and television. From laugh-out-loud comedy to nostalgic specials, this year’s festive schedule is packed with treats.
Comedian, writer and broadcaster Susan Calman is heading back out on the road for the first time in ten years with her brand-new live show, Tall Tales. Touring extensively across the UK from September to November 2026, Susan returns to the stage with a joyful, whip-smart and wonderfully unhinged evening of stories, silliness and surprise. Tickets will be available at 10am on Friday here.
Babatunde Aléshé is the fifth star announced to take part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, made by BBC Studios and airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Christmas.
Babatunde will be paired with Strictly Come Dancing Professional Dancer Nancy Xu when he enters the Strictly Christmas ballroom this December.
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