One of the most coveted titles in comedy is to be contested again… with the Comedians Beer Mat Flipping Championship returing next year. Those vying for the title will include Phil Wang, Rosie Jones ...

Junior Taskmaster is to air weekly from November 8, Channel 4 has announced The show – frotned by Rose Matafeo with Mike Wozniak as her assistant – will go out in a primetime 8pm slot.

It’s an impossible task, of course, finding the next Sean Lock. But while he is inimitable, kudos to Channel 4 for keeping his spirit alive with their award highlighting comedians who strive to be off ...

Mel Giedroyc is to host a new ITV version of Pictionary. The broadcaster has ordered 25 half-hour episodes of the show, starting with a Christmas special. She said: ‘Everyone is familiar with ...

Join multi award-winning, Bafta-nominated writer and comedian Mark Steel for his new tour The Leopard in My House. The topic? His battle with throat cancer. A battle he is winning (thankfully) and ...

Harriet Dyer has won the second Sean Lock Comedy Award, handed out by Channel 4. The Cornish comedian and mental health advocate wins a cash prize, as well as mentoring and support from the channel, ...

Ten comics will tonight compete for the Sean Lock Award. The accolade was set up by Channel 4 last in honour of the late comic to recognise alternative comedy voices. Taking part in the showcase in ...