UK Gets First 24/7 Comedy Radio Station

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COMEDYUK, the country’s first ever round-the-clock comedy radio station, has officially launched, bringing non-stop laughter to audiences across the nation.

Whether you’re into established legends, rising stars, or the timeless classics that shaped the UK’s comedy identity, it’s all here, all day, every day, completely free to access.

The station goes beyond the playlist. Each week, live comedy gigs are streamed directly to listeners, capturing the raw energy of the UK’s world-class live comedy circuit and bringing it straight to your ears, wherever you are.

COMEDYUK also launches with an addictive new interactive feature: “Whose Laugh Is It Anyway?“; a fresh spin on the classic guess-the-voice format, challenging listeners to identify famous celebrities from their laugh alone. Simple concept. Harder than you think!

Streaming now at ComedyUK.online, and available via app, smart speaker, and YouTube, COMEDYUK is the new home of British comedy, meaning there’s never a bad time or place to sit back and have a good laugh.


TAKING COMEDY ON THE ROAD

The fun doesn’t stop at your speaker!

On 18th June 2026, COMEDYUK hits the road with its first ever Comedy UK Radio Roadshow, kicking off at the iconic Leicester Square Theatre in London before touring major cities across the UK.

The London show will be broadcast live on the station and features a stellar line-up:

  • Jessica Fostekew
  • Thanyia Moore
  • Alex Kealy
  • Ria Lina
  • Roman Harris – Voted New Comedian of the Year

Funny Women readers can enjoy an exclusive discount from our friends at NextUp. Use the code COMEDYROADSHOW26 for a 2-for-1 offer.

Tickets and more information are available here!

COMEDYUK is a partnership between NextUp, Bridgemore Productions, and Positive Digital Media, three organisations united by industry expertise and a genuine love of comedy. The station is funded through a mix of advertising and subscription, offering both free listening and premium options for comedy fans who want more.

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Funny Women NextUp…Comedy Shorts Award

Are you a budding Director? Producer? Screenwriter? Are you collaborating with friends to make a funny video? Then we are looking for YOU!

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