Wednesday 13 May Royal Court Theatre, 1 Roe Street, Liverpool, L1 1HL 5pm: Arrivals 5.15-5.25pm: BBC Comedy Festival Welcome.

UK who want to build a career in scripted comedy. Now opening for 2026, the scheme has a track record of helping new talent break into the industry. Previous bursary winners have gone on to secure ...

BBC Radio 2 launches the New Comedy Award 2011 to find the best emerging stand-up talent in the UK. BBC Radio 2 has today announced the launch of the New Comedy Award 2011, a nationwide search for the ...

Now in its fourth year, the BBC Comedy Collective is continuing its commitment to support the next generation of comedy talent The BBC Comedy Collective, which supports and accelerates the next ...

BBC radio comedy duo Mark and Lard are set to perform in Ulverston this month.

“The Prince Harry of the TV Royal Family.” That is how BBC comedy boss Jon Petrie characterized his genre competing with the ...

A BBC comedy that left viewers "howling" with laughter is set to make a comeback. Mammoth, which centres on a PE teacher from ...

The BBC has unveiled a trailer showcasing Lucy's character, Amanda, in a series of laugh-out-loud moments. Article continues ...

Shane Allen, the BBC’s Director of Comedy whose credits include Fleabag, This Country, and The Young Offenders, is leaving the broadcaster to launch his own production company. Allen is joining forces ...

Our schedule of events on 13-14 May 2026 in Liverpool Cue trumpeters! Cue fireworks! Cue dry ice! Cue dancing Beefeaters! A spectacular opening ceremony sees Jon Petrie, Director of Comedy at the BBC, ...