Speaking at the BBC Comedy Festival in Liverpool, Jon unveiled six fan favourites that are all returning for a third time What sets the BBC apart is that we are British comedy’s biggest backer by far.

Streaming platforms for 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy haven’t been announced yet. Check back soon for updates on where you can watch it online.

A new BBC Two comedy show filmed in Greater Manchester and starring Sir Michael Palin and Mackenzie Crook will be shown later. Crook, known for roles in The Office and Detectorists, also wrote and ...

Here is a copy of the speech given by BBC Director of Comedy, Jon Petrie, at the BBC Comedy Festival in Liverpool tonight (13th May 2026). This is now our fifth Comedy Festival. It's about looking ...