Comedian, writer and actor Aisling Bea will be making her Have I Got News For You hosting debut on 4th June. In fact, this will be Bea’s first time on the BBC comedy panel show at all.
The comedian will be joined by panelists Roisin Conaty and BBC newsreader and Mastermind host Clive Myrie alongside the show regulars Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Have I Got News For You will resume recording this week, with live, socially distanced studio audiences.
The first-ever Live Comedy Day will take place on Wednesday, 1st April 2026 to celebrate the UK’s wonderful live comedy sector and those working within it.
Last week I attended the The Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award 2025 where standout comedians from across the UK performed at St George’s Hall in Bradford, hosted by Amy Gledhill.
Bea’s secretly working three full-time jobs. All at the same time. And she’s still financially f*cked.
Between looking after luxury flats to dogsitting the world’s ugliest pooch, she’s neck-deep in employers and it’s only a matter of time until someone finds out she’s breaking all her contracts.
Get the Gobby Girls on television! this ensemble of incredibly talented performers, writers, directors and producers is ready to go. All the ingredients are there – great scripts, brilliant performances, excellent direction and an understanding of what it’s like to be a funny woman, whatever your age.
The deadline for registration for the Comedy Shorts Award has passed.
If you have a short film or sketch that you think is hilarious, then enter your work for our Comedy Shorts Award to be in with a chance of winning some life-changing support and mentoring from comedy professionals.
WHAT KIND OF FILM ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
A 1- 6 minute film that can take the form of anything comical. It’s a great opportunity to show us your creative flair and have fun!
WHO CAN ENTER?
This award is open to all women filmmakers and content developers. The film must be an original narrative created, produced and devised by a woman, or women, although male cast and crew members are allowed.
ARE THERE ANY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MY FILM?
Yes – we require all films to be 6 minutes or under, to be entirely original dialogue, to not feature brand logos and most importantly, to only use music with the written consent of the performer and/or publisher either personally or via the PRS system https://www.prsformusic.com/ .
WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH MY FILM?
We will broadcast selected entries on our Funny Women YouTube channel and social media (so keep an eye out) and the top 10 finalists’ films will also hosted on a dedicated Funny Women Comedy Shorts Awards page on our website. We will also broadcast the final 3 entries as part of the grand final night.
HOW IS IT JUDGED?
Films are judged for production, concept, delivery/performance, creativity, writing and overall funniness. The top 10 films are then viewed by an independent judging panel of top television and film industry professionals who will choose one overall winner and two runners up. The final three will be invited to attend the grand final in London on the 23rd September.
WHAT CAN I WIN?
2021 Funny Women Awards Prizes
The deadline for registration for the Comedy Shorts Award has passed.
If you need further information please contact us here