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Hosted by Jimeoin
Some of Britain’s finest comedians come together for a very special fundraising gala in support of Slapstick Festival.
The Wizard & The Welshman
Neighbours and old friends Rick Wakeman and Griff Rhys Jones come together for a unique evening of conversation.
In conversation with Ben Sadler
One of Britain’s greatest rock musicians celebrates a lifetime of extraordinary stories and unforgettable encounters with everyone from David Bowie to Monty Python
Comedy Legend in Conversation with Samira Ahmed
One of Britain’s most loved comedy writers, performers and broadcasters, Graeme Garden has spent more than six decades making audiences laugh.
Hosted by Joe Lycett
Hosted by the inimitable Joe Lycett, this stand-up comedy gala features comedy royalty Rory Bremner, Harry Enfield and Jasper Carrott
Introduced by Armando Iannucci
Slapstick 2026 concludes with a big-screen return for one of the sharpest and most prescient political comedies ever made.
Adam and Mike interview each other, with each bringing precious objects hidden in a sack. No one knows what the other has brought. A photograph… a prop… a family relic…each object sparks a story, a memory, a confession!
Hosted by Samira Ahmed
Armando looks back at his remarkable career as a writer, director and broadcaster
With Armando Iannucci, Chris Addison and Rebecca Front
Step back into the chaotic corridors of Whitehall as creator Armando Iannucci reunites with key members of his award-winning ensemble.
With Robert Ross
Affectionately anarchic conversation celebrating the life and legacy of Terry Jones.
Hosted by Adam Hills
Join much-loved comedian and broadcaster Adam Hills for a witty and deeply affectionate exploration of the timeless artistry of Laurel & Hardy.
With introduction by Angie Belcher and Ulysses Angelson Farrell
A treat for families and animation fans of all ages! Bursting with humour, heart and toe-tapping music.
With Robert Ross and Chris Daniels
Special screening of Atoll K (Utopia), presented in a brand-new BFI restoration that returns Laurel & Hardy’s final feature to its original clarity and charm
With Adam Murray from Bristol Black Horror Club & Robin Ince
A deliriously inventive comedy-horror hybrid that became an international cult sensation!
With ITV West’s Alex Lovell
Celebrate twenty years of Britain’s fastest-paced sitcom with its creator, writer and star — Lee Mack.
With Robin Ince
A rare live discussion revisiting his groundbreaking 1980s television series Alexei Sayle’s Stuff
With Harriet Taylor and Robin Ince
Gloriously camp, defiantly funny, and deeply compassionate, Jamie Babbit’s film turns religious moralism and societal constraint inside out
Featuring Andy Day
Andy introduces each film and leads the audiences through a joyous, family-friendly event for all ages celebrating two timeless icons of screen comedy
With Robert Ross
Rick Wakeman gives a countdown of the funniest and most ingenious onscreen moments where music meets comedy.
Hosted by Pamela Hutchinson
A rare opportunity to experience one of Yasujirō Ozu’s most captivating early silent comedies on the big screen.
With special guest Rick Wakeman
Stephen Mangan, a lifelong comedy enthusiast and accomplished host, Mangan brings warmth, wit, and charm to the gala stage
Hosted Andrew Kelly
Join us for a joyful celebration of one of Britain’s most beloved and influential sitcoms The Likely Lads and Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
Introduced by Polly Rose
This screening of Buster Keaton’s acclaimed family-feud romcom Our Hospitality (1923)
With Pamela Hutchinson & Lucy Porter
A celebration some of these overlooked acts: from US contemporaries of Laurel & Hardy
With introduction by Pamela Hutchinson
Long before Clara Bow or Louise Brooks made the flapper a global icon, screen star Olive Thomas defined the look
Hosted by Harry Hill
Harry Hill returns to the Megascreen to present his ultimate Desert Island Stan & Ollie choice
With Harry Hill and Sean Foley
Comedy legend Harry Hill joins writer, broadcaster Sean Foley for a hilarious cinematic trip to Harry’s very own Desert Island Stan & Ollie. Harry
With “A.J” Marriot, author of “LAUREL & HARDY – The British Tours
The true story behind the film “Stan & Ollie,” by the author whose book inspired the film.
With Dean Sills and Andrew Kelly
Join filmmaker Dean Sills in conversation with Andrew Kelly for a chat exploring the making of Laurel and Hardy’s Yorkshire Adventures.
With Lucy Porter
One of the unsung heroines of silent comedy is the much-overlooked but utterly brilliant Louise Fazenda
