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Big Mood returns (www.chortle.co.uk)

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Ian Fletcher – and Taskmaster – return (www.chortle.co.uk)

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Gary Delaney starts another mammoth tour (www.chortle.co.uk)

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Six new BBC Comedy Shorts are coming to BBC Three and iPlayer (www.bbc.com)

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Brand new shorts feature Kosar Ali, Tom Davis, Lisa McGrillis and more

BBC Comedy are launching six brand-new comedy shorts featuring the likes of Kosar Ali (Rocks), Tom Davis (King Gary) and Lisa McGrillis (Rivals). Airing on BBC Three and iPlayer on Saturday 11 April, the six shorts are: Proper Ladies, Yaxlont, The Doghouse, The Close, Thames View and Glue.

Come out for Live Comedy Day! (www.chortle.co.uk)

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‘The most painful TV experience I’ve ever had!’ Hugh Bonneville on his excruciating office comedy (www.theguardian.com)

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Before he was Paddington’s dignified dad, the star nailed British awkwardness in Bafta-winning satire Twenty Twelve. Now he’s back as long-suffering manager Ian Fletcher, taking on Trump, the World Cup – and his foolish old intern

BBC reboot of satirical sitcom confirms release date with new look at Hugh Bonneville's return (www.digitalspy.com)

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After being announced in June, many fans have been left wondering when Ian and co will be seen on the small screen again, and it has now been confirmed that Twenty Twenty Six will premiere at 10pm on BBC Two on 8 April.

Filming on new BBC comedy Bill’s Included begins and further cast are announced (www.bbc.co.uk)

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The show follows Bill Beam (Rob Brydon), a well meaning but over enthusiastic divorcee who rents his spare rooms to students to stay afloat.

Wax lyrical (www.chortle.co.uk)

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What a week! Last One Laughing and SNL UK (www.chortle.co.uk)

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London hosts a Sketchfest (www.chortle.co.uk)

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Comedy Central to air Kerry Godliman's stand-up special (www.chortle.co.uk)

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Harry Enfield brings back his favourites (www.chortle.co.uk)

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James Acaster kicks off his 2026 tour (www.chortle.co.uk)

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Ghosts feature film officially confirmed as cast and crew unveiled in huge production update (www.radiotimes.com)

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Button House is reopening its doors as the BBC comedy favourite Ghosts returns in a big-screen adventure featuring the original cast.

Key, Bea and puppetry (www.chortle.co.uk)

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The funny side of immigration (www.chortle.co.uk)

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Alasdair Beckett-King embarks on his epic nomadic quest (aka 'tour') (www.chortle.co.uk)

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John Kearns is back on tour (www.chortle.co.uk)

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Edinburgh winner Sam hits the road (www.chortle.co.uk)

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‘Watching The Office recently, my heart just sank’ – Mackenzie Crook on comedy, cruelty and being TV royalty (www.theguardian.com)

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After a very hard landing into fame in the 00s, he decided to take a softer approach – and hit on a winning formula for classic comedy. The star talks about his fantastical new show Small Prophets, his obsession with middle-age and being ‘weird-looking’

New tours for Judi Love, Mo Gilligan and Matt Forde (www.chortle.co.uk)

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