Janey Godley, who has died aged 63, turned an early life full of pain and tragedy into a successful comedy career. A tough ...

Scottish comedian Janey Godley has died at the age of 63. She had been receiving palliative care after living for a number of ...

Skinner added: "I’m really looking forward to being reunited with my TV family. Working on this wonderful BBC comedy doesn’t feel like work and is one of the greatest joys for us all." ...

The events will highlight the best of short form comedy to an audience which will include BBC Comedy Commissioners as well as industry professionals, established talent and comedy fans.

We are passionate about finding and growing new talent, both on and off screen The BBC runs and contributes to a number of schemes, initiatives and bursaries to help develop skills and create ...

BBC Comedy are supporting 12-month placements for two Scotland-based development producers at established comedy production companies Merman and The Comedy Unit. The scheme is designed to support ...

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Sarah Hadland has admitted to having a 'reputation' on a set of one of her former shows. The ...

We’re funding six writers’ rooms led by experienced showrunners to originate the next big UK sitcom with mainstream appeal. We’re looking for sitcom treatments from UK based-production ...

The beloved comedian took an extended break from the spotlight, cancelling his 2018/19 tour due to 'family circumstances' - but Peter Kay is back on tour and will return to the TV this Christmas ...

AFTER providing fans with nearly a decade of laughs, popular BBC comedy Man Like Mobeen is coming ... to balance his past with his Muslim family values, all while raising his younger sister ...

TV comedy Ghosts ... Since it started in 2019, BBC One's Ghosts has been a rare thing in the age of streaming choice and splintered viewing - a sitcom that the whole family can enjoy together.

Details of how to apply can be found on The Comedy Unit and Merman websites: Please note the BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites. The page will automatically reload.