BFI unveils a huge archive of comedy curios
Watch films from the likes of Python and Morecambe & Wise for free
A treasure trove of comedy curios featuring the likes of Monty Python, Morecambe…
People Just Do Nothing release the BBC’s first VR comedy
The cast of People Just Do Nothing have released the…
The week's best comedy on TV and radio.Monday November…
The week's best live comedy. Monday November…
SNL's Pete Davidson apologises to Republican politician
Saturday Night Live's Pete Davidson has apologised…
Warning: These are not real doctors
This week's comedy on demand. Why Is Your…
Inbetweeners star joins I'm A Celebrity...
Inbetweeners star Emily Atack is taking part in I’m…
Political sitcom Party is to return for a one-off special, to take on Donald Trump. Tom…
Jerry Seinfeld announces London dates
Jerry Seinfeld has announced his first UK shows in eight years. The comic will…
Louis CK does his first hour-long post-scandal show
Louis CK has performed his first full-length solo show since being floored by scandal – but…
Revealed: The stars of the new Dad's Army remake
Some of the actors remaking three lost episodes of Dad’s Army have been named. Kevin…
End of an era as The Stand's troubleshooter steps down
He is one of the unsung stalwarts of the Scottish comedy scene. But now Kenny…
Teenager admits killing comedian Eurydice Dixon
A 19-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the rape and murder of Melbourne comedian…
Features
'I'll quite happily let people think I'm an idiot'
Damien Warren Smith, the man behind conceited thespian Garry Starr, shares his Perfect…
What was the name of Alf Garnett's wife?
Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly trivia quiz - compiled, as always by broadcaster…
'The Americans wanted to subtitle Ab Fab'
It may have become a cult hit in America but US broadcasters weren’t immediately…
Who voiced Count Duckula?
Test your comedy knowledge with this Halloween edition our weekly trivia quiz - compiled,…
Filming Dad's Army sounded like such a scream!
Alexander Armstrong is to host Saluting Dad's Army, a tribute series to one of…
What is the name of Steve Carell's character in The Office?
Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly trivia quiz - compiled, as always by broadcaster…
Reviews
James Acaster: Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999
In his seventh solo show, James Acaster is still reinventing…
Vodafone Comedy Carnival closing gala
The people of Galway’s appetite for comedy is…
Vodafone Comedy Carnival: Lisa Casey and others
What difference a couple of hours and a change of venue…
Vodafone Comedy Carnival: Milton Jones and others
The Vodafone Comedy Carnival isn’t the only reason…
Live comedy picks
Gig of the day
Tom Allen: Absolutely
Launceston Town Hall
from 20:00 - 21:50
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Elis James and John Robins - The Holy Vible Book Tour
Liverpool Epstein Theatre
Tuesday 13th Nov from 19:30Book now
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Kevin Bridges - The Brand New Tour
Southampton Mayflower
Thursday 15th Nov from 20:00Book now
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Dylan Moran - Dr Cosmos
Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre
Sunday 25th Nov from 20:00Book now
Gig of the day
I'm About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett
Birmingham Symphony Hall
from 20:00
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Dave Gorman: With Great Powerpoint Comes Great Responsibilitypoint
Southend Cliffs Pavilion
Monday 19th Nov from 20:00Book now
Opinion
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 a really bad taste joke after disasters or terrible crimes. Over the years I've heard them…
Picture the scene: It's 2018. Post-Brexit Britain…
Why are comedians drawn to musicals?
As comic and improviser Stephen Frost prepares to appear…
Sorry, but it's time to think about the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe already...
If you’re a comedian, you’ve had a full…
Other news
Frankie Boyle has switched agent. The comic has…
Only Fools reunion... of sorts
Two Only Fools And Horses stars are to be reunited…
Who is on the next series of Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule.
ITV has confirmed some of the guests appearing in the upcoming third series of Harry…
Three more shows have been added to the farewell performances of Still Game. Ford…
Sofie Hagen announces 2019 tour
Sofie Hagen is reviving her award-winning first solo show for a new tour to mark…
Leicester Comedy Festival opens its competitions
Leicester Comedy Festival has opened applications for its UK Pun Championships,…
First tour for comedy magician Mandy Muden
Mandy Muden is to embark on her first solo comedy and magic tour, on the back of…
Is this the funniest joke in Ireland?
Stand-up and firefighter Paul Marsh has won a competition to find Ireland’s…
Punching Up
It's the way he stole 'em!
Stealing jokes from another comedian might be frowned upon nowadays. But older stand-ups weren't so shy about helping themselves to another act's material. Jason…
Could this be the best job in comedy?
It would be a dream job for any comedy fan – scouring…
John Bishop can't give his DVD away
John Bishop literally couldn’t give his latest…
Could Alan Turing grace the new £50?
Quote and tweets of the week:Quote of the week ‘When…
Videos
Here''s some 1980s-style stand-up like you've never quite seen it before.
The video is 'found footage’ of comedian Allen Anders's 1987 performance at New York City's Comedy Castle.
But all is not quite as it seems – and, in fact, the film offers a window into the troubled comedian's psyche.
It comes from director Laura is Moss and stars Chicago-based actor Tony Grayson as is part of Channel 4's Random Acts series.
Stand-up or breakdown?
Allen Anders at New York City's Comedy Castle, 1987
SNL's Cecily Strong loses it...
Brothers sketch from last night's show
Inside Jokes: The first trailer
Amazon Prime's new series about comics trying to break…
Sneak peak at tomorrow night's Sally4Ever
With Julia Davis, Vicki Pepperdine, Felicity Montagu…