Mon 09 May 2016
RIP to a sitcom 'perfectionist'
BBC's former head of comedy dies
09/05/2016 … The BBC’s former head of comedy, Gareth Gwenlan, has died at the age of 79.
Zach & Viggo: Thunderflop
Brighton Fringe review by Steve Bennett
09/05/2016 … With their inspired stupidity and anarchic energy, Zach & Viggo could just be your new favourite double act.
Frankie Boyle to host Have I Got News For You
09/05/2016 … Frankie Boyle will host Have I Got News For You this Friday, it has been announced.
Jack Dee's HelpDesk to return
Three episodes for EU referendum
09/05/2016 … BBC Two has commissioned three new episodes of Jack Dee's HelpDesk to air in the weeks leading up to the EU referendum.
© BBC Double Bafta win for Peter Kay
...as Tim Minchin gets a Logie
09/05/2016 … Peter Kay’s Car Share was a double winner at last night’s Bafta awards.
Sun 08 May 2016
Matt Hutson & David McIver: Two Shy Boys
Brighton Fringe review by Steve Bennett
08/05/2016 … As advertised, Matt Hutson and David McIver are a couple of meek, quietly-spoken rookie comedians, sharing a Brighton Fringe bill.
The Maydays: Pitch That Show
Gig review by Steve Bennett at the Brighton Fringe
08/05/2016 … Improv group The Maydays – or at least the four of them taking part in tonight’s Pitch That Show -tell us they have no preconceived ideas of what form this hour…