The discovery of a handsome stranger's lost wallet in the shop prompts one of Miranda and Stevie's infamous competitions. A handsome stranger loses his wallet in the joke shop. Who will win over ...

Poor Jack Hobbs. The hilarious but embarrassing tale of what happened to the publisher of comedians' books on a train to ...

Newly married Frank and Betty are due to move into their new flat, but are currently living with Betty's mother, Mrs. Fisher. Betty has bought Frank a new briefcase for his impending job interview at ...

A major new comedy prize has been announced, alongside its ten inaugural nominees. Organised by British Comedy Guide, the Next Big Thing award aims to name one act every year: the one most deserving ...

The BBC has announced that the second series of comedy drama Boarders will feature guest appearances from Alan Cumming and Natalie Cassidy. Created and written by the BAFTA-nominated Daniel Lawrence ...

Rob Beckett is piloting a panel show for Comedy Central based on comedians judging people's disputes, British Comedy Guide can exclusively reveal. With the working title Am I The A**hole?, the show is ...

The West End Comedy Club has revealed it has now closed, due to the landlord of the Covent Garden Social Club - where it ...

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Even the biggest stages can bring you down to earth. It's always a weird ...

Comedy drama The Dry is due to return to ITVX in 2026 for a third series. The news has been announced ahead of the second series beginning a repeat run on ITV1 from Sunday. The new series will see ...

It's unsurprising that a lot of creatives, including comedy creatives, are highly protective of their work. You need enormous dedication to write a 30-minute sitcom script or build a stand-up persona.

One random comedian, eight random questions; it's the ultimate test of funny person and fate. This week we welcome the award-winning Claudia Trentino, that award being the West End New (Old) Act of ...

We talked a little last week about New Year's resolutions. There are obviously lots of options you could consider, depending on whether you're a writer, performer, producer or director. Finishing that ...