Latest news of comedy
11 JUL 2025
Streaming
Channel 4 launches digital-first comedy channel on YouTube to capture Gen Z audiences
A Comedy Thing by Channel 4 debuts this month with original unscripted formats, weekly long-form shows, and social-first content, produced by Strong Watch Studios to expand the broadcaster’s growing digital portfolio.
8 JUL 2025
Corporate Moves
RTÉ appointed Mark Bignell as new Commissioning Editor for Comedy
The Commissioning Editor will work with partners in the Irish creative sector to shape an ambitious and distinctive range of comedy formats, developing new talent as well as working with established writers and performers.
12 JUN 2025
Deals
Fremantle partners with Nacelle to distribute Comedy Dynamics FAST Channel
The deal covers 1,000+ hours of stand-up content and aims to expand Comedy Dynamics’ reach across North America and global markets via Fremantle’s 20+ FAST channels operating on 25 platforms in 18 territories.
12 MAY 2025
Distribution
Just For Entertainment to globally distribute "Abroad" fourth season
Season 4, produced by Longhope Media Inc., co-created and starring by Filipina comedian Isabel Kanaan, premieres in Canada May 18 on Omni 2, Omni BC & Omni Alberta.
19 MAR 2025
Distribution
Ireland's RTÉ secured new sales in the UK and Europe
The acclaim doc "Birdsong" has been acquired by Arte in France and Germany and by BBC4 , while "The Cable that Changed the World" has been sold to RAI in Italy and YLE in Finland. The comedy "Hardy Bucks" has been acquired by BBC NI and BBC iPlayer.