Comedy News Round Up
The Latest New TV Comedies, New Tours And Must-See Shows
Transaction, the new comedy created by and starring award-winning comedy performer Jordan Gray finally arrives on ITVX & ITV2 from Tuesday 24th June. The series will drop as a full series boxset on ITVX and air weekly on ITV2.
The workplace comedy also stars Nick Frost (Hot Fuzz, How To Train Your Dragon, Get Away), Doon Mackichan (Two Doors Down, Good Omens), Thomas Gray (Peacock, A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder), Francesca Mills (The Witcher, Boat Story), and Kayla Meikle (Mickey 17, The Girl Before). More details here.
BBC Northern Ireland and RTÉ have commissioned two six-part series of new drama Tall Tales & Murder, in association with Screen Ireland. The show is written by Stuart Carolan - the writer and creator of RTÉ's smash-hit crime drama Love/Hate, one of the most critically acclaimed and successful Irish dramas ever produced - and is co-created with double EMMY and Directors Guild of America Award winner Chris Addison (Veep, Breeders, The Thick of It).
This darkly comedic crime drama will star Ella Lily Hyland (Black Doves, Towards Zero, Silent Roar), Aidan Gillen (Love/Hate, Game of Thrones, KIN), Philippa Dunne (Amandaland, Derry Girls, The Woman in the Wall) and Packy Lee (Peaky Blinders). Co-commissioned by RTÉ and BBC Northern Ireland, in association with Screen Ireland, filming began this week in the Republic of Ireland, with the first series set to premiere in 2026. Tall Tales & Murder will be distributed internationally by Avalon. More here.
Comedian And Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed is to guest in the new series of acclaimed Apple TV+ drama Slow Horses.
The highly anticipated six-episode fifth season will premiere globally on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, with the first two episodes, followed by one episode weekly until October 22, 2025. Picture Apple TV+. More details here.
Comedy website British Comedy Guide has launched a refreshed version of its BCG Pro website, an essential tool for creatives wanting to be successful in the comedy industry..
Refining the service to offer expert assistance specifically to new writers and stand-ups, a range of materials are on offer, including opportunities and competitions, in-depth development resources, video interviews, in-person networking events, reduced-rate access to a script consultancy (offering high quality, actionable notes), and the chance to be involved in an original, professionally-produced sitcom project. more details here.
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With the Edinburgh Fringe approaching faster than a speeding bullet BTJ has launched its annual Fringe Rarely Asked Questions season. First up is rapping rising star Amelia Hamilton (below). Read why she has an aversion to train station pianos and more in this revealing interview. Picture by Rebecca Need-Menear.
One of my favourite comedians, Suzi Ruffell, has a new book out and is also going on tour. Find out more about both of them in this brand new interview here. Picture by Jiksaw.
And finally, Gianmarco Soresi made a flying visit to the UK this week but he is coming back. Check out this review to discover why you should buy tickets pronto. He keeps his clothes on onstage.
