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Just for Laughs has finished its Montréal edition for 2026

Ad Feature Just for Laughs closes one of its biggest festivals to date

Peter Heppelthwaite who played Jed (back row, second from left), in the Only Fools and Horses spin-off The Green Green Grass

Eastenders and Only Fools And Horses spin-off star dies aged 59

Harry Enfield revealed how freshwater swimming left him with hearing problems

Comedy legend Harry Enfield opens up on health condition

Sir David Jason reprising iconic role for new, feature-length episode of Open All Hours

David Jason reprising iconic role for new, feature-length episode

Jason Manford attending the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall

Jason Manford’s Comedy Club setting sail with P&O Cruises

Fawlty Towers legend John Cleese has returned to Torquay for the first time in more than 50 years

Comedy legend John Cleese returns to Torquay after 50 years

Crash, bang, thump it’s landed - Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler creation Zog the dragon is set to get his very own CBeebies TV series

Zog CBeebies series: Julia Donaldson dragon gets own show

Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond in The Bank Job sketch for Comic Relief 2026

Comic Relief 2026: Red Nose Day show Funny For Money - how to watch

The cast of Ghosts (left to right) The Captain (Ben Willbond), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Julian (Simon Farnaby), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Robin (Larry Rickard), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Thomas Thorne (Mat Baynton), Pat (Jim Howick) and Kitty (Lolly Adefope)

Ghosts: Everything we know about BBC comedy feature film adaptation

Rob Grant, co-creator of legendary sitcom Red Dwarf, has died aged 70.

'Visionary' Red Dwarf co-creator dies aged 70 as tributes pour in

The Channel 4 comedy No Strings Attached will not be returning for a second series. Photo: Getty Images

Channel 4 comedy No Strings Attached has been axed after one series

Celeste Barber and Api Robin attend the 2024 AACTA Awards

Comedian splits from “hot husband” after 23 years together

The house on Trinity Street featured in Gavin and Stacey

Uncle Bryn's house from Gavin and Stacey goes up for sale

Wychwood Festival 2025 is just around the corner

Wychwood Festival 2026: Line-up revealed and major change announced

The cast of Saturday Night Live UK has been revealed ahead of the show's highly-anticipated launch.

When does Saturday Night Live UK start? Meet the new cast

Catherine O'Hara accepts the TIFF Norman Jewison Career Achievement Award onstage at the TIFF Tribute Awards during the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival

Iconic comedy actress dead at 71

Popular TV channel TLC is moving to Freeview, bringing with it lots of reality and comedy TV shows. Stock image by Adobe Images.

Popular TV channel moving to Freeview - bringing a beloved comedy show
A beloved TV channel is moving to a free-to-air service next week – and is bringing with it the return of a very popular show.
Rochelle Barrand

Hamnet, The Secret Agent and One Battle After Another were among the big winners at the Golden Globes 2026.

Golden Globes 2026: Full winners list including Hamnet and Adolescence

US actor and comedian Bowen Yang, who starred in the films Wicked and Wicked: For Good, has announced that he is leaving Saturday Night Live.

Bowen Yang makes announcement about his future on Saturday Night Live

Absolutely Fabulous reunion: Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders are set to share the screen together once more

90s comedy legends reunite for Christmas special

Comedian Rob Beckett stepping away from stage while wife "pursues her literary dreams"

Comedian stepping away from stage so wife can 'pursue her dreams'

Jimmy Carr has spoken out following backlash over his controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival appearance

Jimmy Carr defends controversial gig in Saudi Arabia

Britain's Got Talent winner Lost Voice Guy, whose real name is Lee Ridley.

Britain's Got Talent star reveals he was rushed to hospital

A warning has been added to the BBC Comedy Christmas special advising viewers to expect 'discriminatory language'

Warning added to Comedy Christmas show over 'discriminatory language'

Rob Reiner was one of Hollywood's most prolific directors, taking charge behind the camera on films such as When Harry Met Sally, This Is Spinal Tap, and A Few Good Men.

What films did Rob Reiner direct? Where to watch his big screen hits

Martin Compston has lauded Sir Billy Connolly for dealing with Parkinson's "incredibly bravely"

Sir Billy Connelly health update as he battles Parkinson's Disease

Legendary comedian and actor Stanley Baxter has died at the age of 99.

Legendary comedian and actor Stanley Baxter dies aged 99

Voice actor Jim Ward has died due to complications from advanced Alzheimer's at the age of 66. Photo: Jim Ward/Facebook

Voice actor Jim Ward dies from advanced Alzheimer's at the age of 66
Jim Ward will be best remembered as a voice actor for animated shows such as Ben 10, The Fairly OddParents, Wolverine and the X-Men.
Marina Licht

Stand-up comedian Jeff Garcia dies at 50. Here he is pictured with his mother. Phot: jeffgarcia/Instagram

Stand-up comedian Jeff Garcia has died at 50, what has his son said?

Lalo Manzano (pictured here) has paid tribute to his dad comedian and actor Eduardo Manzano following his death. Photo: lalomanzanocomediante/Instagram

Comedian Eduardo Manzano and member of ‘Los Polivoces’ has died

Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges announces huge new UK tour dates

The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special will hit screens on Christmas Day.

Who is performing on Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025?

Peep Show stars Olivia Colman, David Mitchell, Isy Suttie, Matt King, and Sophie Winkleman will appear in The Great Peep Show Bake Off this Christmas.

Peep Show stars reunite for Bake Off Christmas special on Channel 4

Brian Murphy and Yootha Joyce in London in 1976

Late George and Mildred star leaves family huge amount in will

With 49% of Brits unable to watch spooky films without hiding, M&M'S challenges Jedward to a haunted house screening.

Scaredy cats! Brits are scared of spooky horror films

Popular TikTok comedian Steve Bridges died suddenly in his sleep aged 41

TikTok comedian Steve Bridges dies suddenly in his sleep

It's the perfect combination of horror, comedy and a touch of splatter for gore hounds, and it should be your quintessential view this Halloween season.

This Halloween horror is a perfect mix of gore and giggles this season

Spent was created by and starred model-turned-comedian Michelle De Swarte

BBC sitcom labeled 'best thing since Fleabag' axed after one series

Joanna Page was at the Cheltenham Literature Festival talking about her book Lush! My Story - From Swansea To Stacey and Everything In Between

Gavin And Stacey star revealed sitcom's shock finale secret early

The Inbetweeners set for return as series creators strike deal

Brand new "hilarious and slightly cruel" comedy announced

Stephen Fry is married to Elliot Spencer, who is 30 years younger than him.

Celebrity Traitors: Who is Stephen Fry married to? Age gap explained

Will Farmer of Fieldings Auctioneers, with Del Boy's bar from Only Fools and Horses

Only Fools and Horses: Del Boy's cocktail bar sells for huge sum

Steve Martin as Charles, Selena Gomez as Mabel, and Martin Short as Oliver in Only Murders in the Building, leaning their heads round a door

Steve Martin forced to cancel tour dates hours before due on stage

Will Farmer of Fieldings Auctioneers, with Del Boy's bar from Only Fools and Horses which is up for auction in Stourbridge

Only Fools and Horses memorabilia up for sale - and it’s going cheap

Peter Kay has a date with Glasgow.

Peter Kay reveals 'shameful' binge eating moment that prompted change

The National Television Awards 2025 shortlist nominees have been revealed.

NTAs 2025: Full list of nominees - how to vote and air date

James Corden and Ruth Jones will say goodbye to Gavin & Stacey with a one-off live show where they will split secrets from the hit BBC sitcom.

James Corden and Ruth Jones announce one-off Gavin & Stacey live show

Malcolm-Jamal Warner attending the 65th GRAMMY Awards in 2023

Star of The Cosby Show Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died at 54

Channel 4 to launch new digital comedy channel - how to watch

Monty Python legend Eric Idle has spoken

Eric Idle blasts Monty Python stars for being 'horrible' on royalties

The Last Laugh re-imagines the lives of three of Britain's all-time greatest comedy heroes, starring Bob Golding as Eric Morecambe, Damian Williams as Tommy Cooper and Simon Cartwright as Bob Monkhouse.

The Last Laugh: Poignant show is sentimentally brilliant rib-tickler

A house featuring in BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey is now up for sale

Gavin & Stacey house in Barry for sale and it could be yours for £220k

Funny man Jason Manford was not laughing when he discovered he would have to share a hotel room after they had overbooked.

Comedian Jason Manford slams hotel after having to share a room

The funny man has a tour due to start soon - but his forthcoming book is set to be a huge success

Peter Kay's October comeback: Simple way to listen in for free

Hugh Bonneville will reprise his role as Ian Fletcher as BBC’s director of integrity for the upcoming World Cup in the US in comedy mockumentary Twenty Twenty Six

BBC comedy returning in W1A and Twenty Twelve sequel

Ruth Jones, star of hit comedy Gavin and Stacey, has announced her separation from husband David Peet.

Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones announces separation from husband

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