UK Comedy Series Wave & Revivals
Key Questions
What UK comedy series are being renewed or revived?
Channel 4's Number 10, BBC projects, SNL UK Season 2 renewed for Sept 2026, G'wed Season 3 in June, Smoggie Queens Season 2, and Rivals on Hulu getting an early Season 3 renewal are among the highlights. 'Last of the Summer Wine' tribute special is also returning after 16 years.
Which new UK comedy shows are premiering soon?
UK dark comedy 'Alice and Steve' premieres in June on Disney+, with Trying Season 5 trailer dropping July 8. Funboys Season 2 is now streaming with Steve Coogan.
What changes are happening at BBC Comedy?
BBC Comedy Director Jon Petrie is exiting to Hat Trick, and the BBC New Comedy Awards are moving to the West Midlands. The BBC is also cutting $107M and 2,000 jobs, which could impact comedy output.
Who is sponsoring the Edinburgh Comedy Awards?
Audible is sponsoring the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, offering a £10k prize for Best Show along with £5k each for the Taffner Family awards.
What other notable UK comedy events or specials are upcoming?
Sam Campbell's 'Make That Movie' is called the funniest show, Michael McIntyre has a 25th year special, Lenny Henry returns to stand-up, Taskmaster Series 22 lineup is announced, and Iain Stirling's 'Roast The Internet' features Maisie Adam, Asim Chaudhry, and Kerry Godliman.
Channel 4 Number 10, BBC projects, SNL UK S2 renewed Sept 2026. G'wed S3 June. Hundreds unpaid by major festival; ITV axes 'Piglets'; Smoggie Queens S2. BBC New Comedy Awards moving to West Midlands. Sam Campbell's 'Make That Movie' called funniest show. Michael McIntyre 25th year special. BBC Comedy Director Jon Petrie exits to Hat Trick. Lenny Henry returns to stand-up. Taskmaster Series 22 lineup announced. 'Last of the Summer Wine' tribute special returning after 16 years on U&GOLD. UK dark comedy 'Alice and Steve' premieres June on Disney+. Trying S5 trailer July 8. Rivals (Hulu) gets early S3 renewal before S2 premiere. BBC cutting $107M and 2,000 jobs – potential impact on UK comedy output. Audible sponsors Edinburgh Comedy Awards with £10k prize for Best Show. Iain Stirling's 'Roast The Internet' new UK roast format event featuring Maisie Adam, Asim Chaudhry, Kerry Godliman. Sian Clifford satirical comedy 'Lady' scores US distribution deal. Funboys S2 now streaming with Steve Coogan – part of UK comedy wave.