Why Thatcher's a bad name for a fictional dog
27/04/2017 … Bluestone 42 writer James Cary has been discussing the perils of naming characters after famous people.
Thu 27 April 2017
Charlotte Ritchie to star in Working Girl sitcom
27/04/2017 … Fresh Meat star Charlotte Ritchie is set to star in an online sitcom being developed for Channel 4.
Reggie Watts announces London gig
As he visits with the Late, Late Show
27/04/2017 … Reggie Watts has announced a rare London date.
Al Porter's winning streak
27/04/2017 … Al Porter has streaked across the stage at his own show – and of course it’s wound up on the internet.
The Simpsons on 100 days of President Trump
'6.8 per cent of the way home'
27/04/2017 … The Simpson have offered their take on Donald Trump's 100 days in office.
Wed 26 April 2017
The Joe Lycett joke cut from Taskmaster
....even though it got a (sarcastic) standing ovation
26/04/2017 … The stars of Taskmaster mocked Joe Lycett after he cracked a bad pun during the recording of last night's show.
Ed Byrne adds more tour dates
Spoiler Alert now plays more than 100 nights
26/04/2017 … Ed Byrne has announced extra dates for his new tour, Spoiler Alert, taking him through to March next year.
The Comedy Happening
Gig review by Steve Bennett at the Albany, London
26/04/2017 … Phil Nichol was the headliner, and Bobby Davro was the most famous name on the bill.