Comedy
Helen Lederer: ‘There was no room for more women on TV in the 80s and 90s, the slots were taken’
Helen Lederer: ‘There was no room for more women on TV in the 80s and 90s, the slots were taken’
Her stink bombs put a whole class in detention, but when the comedian and actress bombed on The News Quiz it left her with bigger regrets
The difference between Glasgow and Edinburgh? Glasgow’s beauty is not overt, but subtle and beguiling
The difference between Glasgow and Edinburgh? Glasgow’s beauty is not overt, but subtle and beguiling
A trip to Glasgow’s Comedy Festival sees Robin Ince wowed by the city’s unshowy allure
Nish Kumar: ‘My experience of being a brown man in Britain shifted after 9/11’
Nish Kumar: ‘My experience of being a brown man in Britain shifted after 9/11’
He wishes he could tell his teenage self to enjoy his youth, but also to prepare for public scrutiny
Nish Kumar weighs in on Rishi Sunak and Priti Patel’s role model status to British-Asians
Nish Kumar weighs in on Rishi Sunak and Priti Patel’s role model status to British-Asians
Nish Kumar talks British-Asian inspirations with the Big Issue: “I idolised Sanjeev Bhaskar, Meera Syal… rather have them be my role models than Rishi Sunak, Suella Braverman and Priti Patel”
Nish Kumar talks British-Asian inspirations with the Big Issue: “I idolised Sanjeev Bhaskar, Meera Syal… rather have them be my role models than Rishi Sunak, Suella Braverman and Priti Patel”
The Blues Brothers by Daniel de Visé review – behind the scenes of a musical comedy classic
The Blues Brothers by Daniel de Visé review – behind the scenes of a musical comedy classic
Why Larry David is the menopausal woman’s spirit animal. No, seriously
Why Larry David is the menopausal woman’s spirit animal. No, seriously
Have you heard the one about the Jordan Peterson fan club? No, seriously
Have you heard the one about the Jordan Peterson fan club? No, seriously
Happy Days icon Henry Winkler: ‘The Fonz gave me opportunity – but then he took opportunity away’
Happy Days icon Henry Winkler: ‘The Fonz gave me opportunity – but then he took opportunity away’
Will Trump win? Are the Tories finished? The man behind Jonathan Pie predicts politics in 2024
Will Trump win? Are the Tories finished? The man behind Jonathan Pie predicts politics in 2024
From Boris to Starmer: The man behind Jonathan Pie takes on 2023’s wildest political moments
From Boris to Starmer: The man behind Jonathan Pie takes on 2023’s wildest political moments
Ghosts star Ben Willbond on show’s devastating Christmas finale: ‘As with life, you’ve got to move on’
Ghosts star Ben Willbond on show’s devastating Christmas finale: ‘As with life, you’ve got to move on’
Alan Partridge on teen years, getting older and why, in a way, he’s always been a chat show host
Alan Partridge on teen years, getting older and why, in a way, he’s always been a chat show host
Mrs Brown’s Boys could be the anchor we all need this Christmas
Mrs Brown’s Boys could be the anchor we all need this Christmas
5 best rom-com books, selected by rising star novelist Alex Sarkis
5 best rom-com books, selected by rising star novelist Alex Sarkis
Al Murray on boarding school, Pub Landlord and his mysterious grandfather’s wartime movements
Al Murray on boarding school, Pub Landlord and his mysterious grandfather’s wartime movements
Alan Partridge: Big Beacon review – pure, undiluted Partridge
Alan Partridge: Big Beacon review – pure, undiluted Partridge
Rambling Man by Billy Connolly review – a funny, life-affirming rhapsody
Rambling Man by Billy Connolly review – a funny, life-affirming rhapsody
Al Murray: ‘Going to boarding school set me up to create the Pub Landlord’
Al Murray: ‘Going to boarding school set me up to create the Pub Landlord’
Adrian Edmondson on family, fatherhood and break-up with late comedy legend Rik Mayall
Adrian Edmondson on family, fatherhood and break-up with late comedy legend Rik Mayall
Adrian Edmondson: ‘Rik Mayall and I were in love with each other’
Adrian Edmondson: ‘Rik Mayall and I were in love with each other’
Comedian Mawaan Rizwan is ‘having the most joyful time’ with brilliant new sitcom Juice
Comedian Mawaan Rizwan is ‘having the most joyful time’ with brilliant new sitcom Juice
I am brimful of love and excitement at the Edinburgh Fringe
I am brimful of love and excitement at the Edinburgh Fringe
Dodging death, downpours and Oxbridge dilettantes: Paul Merton’s Edinburgh Fringe
Dodging death, downpours and Oxbridge dilettantes: Paul Merton’s Edinburgh Fringe
Joy Ride: A modern kind of gross-out comedy