UK Comedy Wave

SNL UK S2 premieres Sept 12. BBC axes Live At The Apollo, replaced by Have A Word podcast. New independent Leicester festival rises with mayor backing and Feb 2027 dates. Diane Morgan's 'Ann Droid' a hit. Roundhouse Comedy Festival 2026 wrap-up shows strong UK festival growth with Dropout UK debut and mix of established/rising talent. Taskmaster Series 22 starts Sept 3. Comedy Central UK not attending Edinburgh Fringe 2026. Aberdeen Comedy Festival 2026 lineup announced (Russell Howard, Susan Calman, etc.) – further regional expansion.