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Hazel Brugger and Sandra Studer are presenting the semi-finals of Eurovision 2025. They will be joined by Michelle Hunziker in the grand final.

Eurovision 2025: Who are this year's hosts?

Nathan Fielder return to UK screens later this month with the second series of his show The Rehearsal.

When is The Rehearsal season two out? UK release date confirmed

Legendary Channel 4 comedy show Smack The Pony is making a comeback

Iconic Channel 4 comedy show set to make comeback after 24 years

Comedian Greg Davies looks almost unrecognisable back in his student days

Comedian unrecognisable in this picture from his student days

Comedian Ross Noble has had to cancel dates on his stand-up tour after being hospitalised

Comedian Ross Noble cancels shows after being hospitalised

Part of a trilogy of episodes over the festive season in 1996, the Christmas Day episode of Only Fool and Horses reached 21.31 million people. Famous for the scene in which Del and Rodney emerge from the mist dressed as Batman and Robin, the trilogy ends with the Trotters achieving their dreams and becoming millionaires.

David Jason's sad reason Only Fools and Horses won’t be returning

Comedian Fortune Feimster and Jax Smith have split. Fortune Feimster and Jax Smith attend the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 33rd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 02, 2025 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Elton John AIDS Foundation)

As comedian Fortune Feimster splits from wife, when did they marry?

The original cast of Fawlty Towers, Prunella Scales, John Cleese, Connie Booth and Andrew Sachs.

John Cleese claims Fawlty Towers play "funnier than anything else"

David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst got paid less than you might think for Only Fools and Horses final episodes

Only Fools and Horses wages: How much stars got paid

A Minecraft Movie has proved a huge success and talks about the sequel are already under way.

A Minecraft Movie smashes records - when will second film be released?

Comedian Sarah Silverman finds inspiration for her stand-up shows everywhere ... including her own dad’s funeral

Sarah Silverman Postmortem: Comedian steals material from Dad’s eulogy

Comedian Paul Rodriguez’s best friend Donald Serrato died of fentanyl overdose in his house. Photo: Getty Images

Comedian Paul Rodriguez’s friend died of fentanyl overdose

Eric Idle to tour the United Kingdom with new show in 2025

Jon Richardson has revealed that he has quit comedy to train as a teacher.

Stand-up star reveals he has quit comedy in huge career change

Peter Kay reportedly had to stop a second show on his Better Late Than Never… Again tour due to hecklers, weeks after the Lisa Riley lookalike controversy.

Peter Kay stops London show as he threatens security on ‘noisy’ fans

Comedian Rob Beckett is quitting stand-up tours

Rob Beckett quitting stand-up tours after leaving Radio 2 show

Last One Laughing UK is available on Prime Video from March 20.

Last One Laughing UK is fun - one change could take it to next level
Last One Laughing UK has dropped on Prime Video, featuring some of the biggest comedy stars the UK has to offer.
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Comedian Gold Dagal has been shot dead. Photo: Gold Dagal/Facebook

Stand-up comedian Gold Dagal has been shot dead

The Inbetweeners stars James Buckley and Joe Thomas are reuniting to play Liam and Noel Gallagher in a new Oasis-themed Comic Relief sketch.

Inbetweeners stars reunite for Oasis-themed Comic Relief sketch

Comedy writer and producer Bill Dare, who has died after an 'accident overseas'

Comedy legend dies after 'accident overseas', agent says

Comedian and band leader for James Corden, Reggie Watts, is one of a number of new performers added to Truck Festival's 2025 bill.

Truck Festival 2025 reveal new names joining this year’s line-up

Mammoth, starring Mike Bubbins, will return to BBC2 after bosses renewed the show for a second series and Christmas special.

BBC renews hit comedy for second series and Christmas special

Dom Joly is set to bring his memorable characters to stages across the UK in 2025.

Dom Joly set to revive Trigger Happy TV for 25th anniversary tour

Motherland spin-off Amandaland is reportedly set to return for a second series after pulling in millions of viewers for the BBC.

Amandaland 'set for second series' after becoming huge BBC hit

Former Eastenders actress Cheryl Fergison is set to return to the BBC.

EastEnders star teases BBC return - 13 years after being killed off

Aubrey Plaza made a surprise cameo during SNL’s 50th anniversary show last night.

Aubrey Plaza makes first public appearance since husband's death

Famous properties from the UK's best loved TV sitcoms

Sitcom filming locations - from Only Fools to Gavin and Stacey

Glen Powell as Gary Johnson and Adria Arjona as Madison in Hit Man.

Valentine's Day: Best romcoms to watch on streaming
Cuddle up on the sofa this Valentine’s Day with some iconic and hilarious romcoms, all available on streaming.
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Dutch presenter Ron Brandsteder has died

Comedian and TV presenter Ron Brandsteder dies at the age of 74

A 102-year-old lady skydiving with an instructor

Top 3 quirky and heart-warming Caught on Camera episodes

Sarah Michelle Gellar made her name in Hollywood appearing as the title character in the iconic 90s and early 2000s teen drama Buffy The Vampire Slayer.

Sarah Michelle Gellar's age, life & career explained amid Buffy reboot

Am I Being Unreasonable? was co-created by and stars Selin Hizli (left) and Daisy May Cooper (right)

Hit BBC show forced to pause filming after 'stressful' emergency

Controversial Oscar-Winning French Director Bertrand Blier has died. Photo: AFP via Getty Images

Controversial Oscar-Winning French Director Bertrand Blier has died

Máiréad Tyers as Jen in Extraordinary

Fans blast 'terrible decision' as hit show cancelled after cliffhanger

Tony Slattery

Crowdfunder started to help with costs for Tony Slattery's funeral

Queen of Tears actress Kim Ji-Won

How to watch most popular K-drama series of 2024

BBC sitcom Ghosts could be making a surprise return after its emotional 2023 finale

Hit BBC sitcom to make surprise return after emotional finale

From Peter Kay's celebrated return to stand up to welcome returns of Rhys Darby and Richard Herring, here's our picks of the comedy tours already announced for 2025.

25 comedy tours taking place across the UK in 2025

Jeff Baena and wife Aubrey Plaza

Jeff Baena, husband of actress Aubrey Plaza, dies by suicide aged 47

Only Fools and Horses has been named Britain's favourite Christmas special

Only Fools and Horses named Britain's favourite Christmas special

Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner

Roxy Horner confirms engagement to Jack Whitehall - couple net worth

Deadpool and Wolverine voted number one most popular film of 2024

Films fans can't wait to watch in 2025 - and top films of 2024, study

Samuel West as Malvolio in Twelfth Night (photo: Helen Murray)

Doctor Who and All Creatures stars shine in bittersweet RSC comedy

Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano are among the cast for No Good Deed.

Netflix viewers rave over Lisa Kudrow's new dark comedy No Good Deed

Greg Davies and Bridget Christie have been announced at the comedy headliners at Latitude Festival 2025.

Full list of comedians confirmed for Latitude 2025

King Charles arrives at the Royal Variety Performance 2024

Royal Variety Performance 2024: When the show will air on TV

Suit you! The tailors and many more beloved characters from 'The Fast Show' are set to tour the United Kingdom in late 2025.

The Fast Show: legendary 90s sketch show set to tour the UK in 2025

Johnny Ball and daughter Zoe Ball will appear together at the Wantage Literary Festival

Zoe Ball to interview "dadly" Johnny Ball at Wantage Literary Festival

ITV cop comedy Piglet is set to return for a second series.

'Worst sitcom ever' to return for second series despite controversy

Sara Pascoe has announced her first UK tour is set to take place for the first time since 2022.

Sara Pascoe announces huge UK comedy tour throughout 2025 and 2026

Ticketmaster's State of Play report had some interesting facts about what type of humour works well in different areas of the United Kingdom.

What style of humours resonates more with what UK regions?

Popscence! 90s indie and Britpop classics at The Crooked Crow Bar

Comedy, Halloween and music at The Crooked Crow Bar

Stand-up comedian Marie Goulbourne has died ‘unexpectedly’ at the age of 45 following a health issue.

Stand-up comedian dies 'unexpectedly'

Beloved BBC comedy Man Like Mobeen ends

Beloved BBC comedy Man Like Mobeen ends

Halloween costume trends for 2024 and where to buy them

Best Halloween costumes trends for 2024 and where to buy them

Lenny Henry and Dawn French got married in in Covent Garden in 1984

Why Lenny Henry and Dawn French split after 25 years marriage

& Juliet is on its first UK Tour

I saw hit show ahead of city visit and now know why fans go crazy