Speaking at the BBC Comedy Festival in Liverpool, Jon unveiled six fan favourites that are all returning for a third time ...

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

BBC Director of Comedy Jon Petrie has announced 10 new and returning shows at the BBC Comedy Festival in Liverpool.

Florence is a writer and director working across comedy and commercial film. Her work is rooted in character, human truth, ...

‘Because the BBC does not back comedy to make money. We back it for laughs. And if we weren’t here to support comedy properly, the simple truth is there would be a lot less of it. A lot less space for ...

BBC Two’s Inside No. 9 could be adapted for the stage, according to Steve Pemberton, who has written and starred in the comedy. The programme, which begins its fifth series next month, introduces a ...

A new BBC Two comedy show filmed in Greater Manchester and starring Sir Michael Palin and Mackenzie Crook will be shown later. Crook, known for roles in The Office and Detectorists, also wrote and ...

Streaming platforms for 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy haven’t been announced yet. Check back soon for updates on where you can watch it online.

Speaking at the BBC Comedy Festival 2026 the BBC Director of Comedy, Jon Petrie, said: "The case for comedy is stronger than ...

Juice was hailed a "true comedy classic" when it first aired, with one fan writing: "Finally, we have a new British sitcom ...