BBC blasted for its male-dominated Christmas
Festive comedy output shows a huge gender bias
The BBC has become embroiled in a sexism row after it was revealed than none of its…
The best of the week’s comedy on TV and radio.Tuesday…
The best of the week’s live comedy.Sunday December…
Vic Reeves, Joe Lycett, Josie Long and Phill Jupitus…
The week's comedy on demand. Off Menu with…
David Baddiel and Frank Skinner will perform Three…
Hollywood star Andie MacDowell is joining Greg Davies…
Chortle Comedy Book Festival returns!
Chortle’s comedy book festival is returning after a three-year break. Alex…
Who's up for this year's comedy Grammy?
Patton Oswalt, Dave Chappelle, Jim Gaffigan, Frd Armisen and Chris Rock have all…
James Acaster announces ANOTHER West End run
James Acaster has announced a third West End run of his new show, Cold Lasagne…
The Samaritans have thanked Sarah Millican after her fans raised more than £180,000 to…
Nick Hancock returns to the limelight
Nick Hancock is making a return to the limelight in a new touring farce. The comic…
Kevin Hart quits Oscar job over homophobia storm
Kevin Hart has stepped down from hosting the Oscars after his homophobic past caught…
Features
'Of all The Office rip-offs, People Just Do Nothing is one of the best'
Stephen Merchant and Asim Chaudhry are to appear in the one-off comedy Click And…
Haunted by my failure (and my dad's ghost)
Ahead of his run at the Soho Theatre in London next week, John-Luke Roberts recalls…
What is the name of the panda in Kung Fu Panda?
Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly trivia quiz - compiled, as always by broadcaster…
Billy Connolly: Ten great routines
As Sir Billy Connolly announces his retirement from touring, here are ten of his…
Jo Brand shocker: 'I don't really like cake'
She’s built her career on her love of cakes, from her breakthrough TV series…
Who illustrates David Walliams' children's books?
Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly trivia quiz - compiled, as always by broadcaster…
Reviews
Bill Bailey: Larks In Transit in the West End
Bill Bailey must surely warrant national treasure status…
Laughing Horse New Act Of The Year 2018
It’s been a few years since the Laughing Horse…
Scottish Comedian Of The Year final 2018
In its day, the Scottish Comedian of the Year final…
Live comedy picks
Gig of the day
Kevin Bridges - The Brand New Tour
Sheffield City Hall
from 20:00
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Bill Bailey - Larks In Transit
Wyndhams Theatre
Saturday 15th Dec from 15:00Book now
Coming Soon
John-Luke Roberts: All I Wanna Do Is [FX: GUNSHOTS] With a [FX: GUN RELOADING] and a [FX: CASH REGISTER] and Perform Some Comedy!
Soho Theatre
Saturday 15th Dec from 19:30
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Reginald D Hunter: An American Facing the Beast and Niggas
St Albans Alban Arena
Saturday 18th May from 20:00Book now
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Seann Walsh: After This One I'm Going Home
Coventry Warwick Arts Centre
Thursday 16th May from 19:45
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Al Murray: Landlord of Hope and Glory
Wrexham William Aston Hall
Saturday 11th May from 19:30Book now
Opinion
Why 'self-publishing' is no longer a dirty word
I’ve got a book coming out tomorrow. The Complete Comedy Writer is written to help people decide if they want to become comedy writers, and for current comedy…
I gig a bit and I always try to be ‘professional;…
They were sick twats, but bad-taste jokes should not be a police matter
I wish I had a pound for every time that I had heard…
Picture the scene: It's 2018. Post-Brexit Britain…
Other news
Forty ten-inch statues of Victoria Wood are being sold…
Festivals offer bursaries and mentorship
Greater Manchester Fringe is offering a mentorship…
Michael Palin to publish his North Korea journal
Michael Palin’s journal of his trip to North Korea is to be published next…
Sharon Horgan developing a ‘morally complex drama’
Sharon Horgan is developing wha’s described as a ‘morally complex…
Steve Coogan misses out on a BIFA gong
Steve Coogan has missed out on a best actor award for his portrayal of Stan…
Entries open for 2019 Amused Moose Awards
Entries have opened for next year’s Amused Moose National New Comic Award. The…
The Windsors scoop TV craft awards
The Windsors picked up two gongs at the Royal Television Society Craft & Design…
Leicester Square Theatre names its new comedian finalists
The finalists have been announced for this year’s Leicester Square Theatre…
Punching Up
Rob Delaney: I once killed a squirrel with a shoe
Rob Delaney once killed a squirrel with a shoe. The stand-up and Catastrophe star says he was trying to put the creature out of its misery – but wept as…
Shoplifting from the Apple Store...
Quote and tweets of the week: Quote of the week ‘What…
All the right names, but not necessarily in the right order
Madame Tussauds prides itself on the accuracy of their…
Trevor Noah had to mime his way through The Daily Show…
Videos
Theresa May releases her inner Gollum in this sketch from Lord Of The Rings star Andy Serkis.
The Brexit-themed clip has quickly got viral with more than 350,000 views in the first few hours of release.
It has been created as part of the campaign for a second EU referendum now the divorce terms are known.
'We wants it'
Andy Serkis plays Theresa May as Gollum
Walk In My Feet with Dr Giles Podan
aka Chris Hayward
Trailer for Ellen DeGeneres's return to stand-up
Relatable heading to Netflix
Foil, Arms and Hog explain Brexit
Divorce analogy