Sky announces new comedy showcase John Bishop's Comedy Night at The Coliseum

The new series will air early 2027.

Sky has announced John Bishop's Comedy Night at The Coliseum, a new three-part stand-up comedy entertainment series hosted by John Bishop, which will showcase a hand-picked line-up of established stars, breakthrough acts and emerging talent from across the comedy scene.

The series will air in early 2027 and be recorded in front of a live audience at the iconic London Coliseum in December 2026.

Speaking ahead of the new series, John Bishop said "There's so much brilliant talent on the British comedy circuit at the moment, from the established names to the next generation coming through. I want this series to celebrate all of it and reflect what’s happening out there right now. I can’t wait to fill the London Coliseum with some of the best comedy the country has to offer."

To which Sky's Executive Director, Original Unscripted, Phil Edgar-Jones added "We take laughter very seriously at Sky and love nothing more than discovering new people and new ways of tickling the nation’s funny bones — with the legendary John Bishop at the helm of this brand new show, we’ll be bringing together comedy icons, some of the circuit's biggest names and fresh comic voices too"

The news comes off the back of the huge success of Saturday Night Live UK, which has already provided a platform for 12 emerging comedians and a 22-person strong writing room.

Made by Drum Studios, part of Omnicom Media, John Bishop's Comedy Night at The Coliseum is directed by Chris Howe, with Cameron Banks as Showrunner and executive produced by Danny Carvalho and Andy Holland for Drum Studios and John Bishop and Lisa Thomas for Lola Entertainment,

John Bishop's Comedy Night at The Coliseum launces early 2027 on Sky