Funny things, families
Comics share their stories on new radio shows
08/09/2014 … Comedians are to talk about difficult matters of family and romantic relationships in two new radio shows.
Mon 08 September 2014
© Giles Smith Josie Long tops Edinburgh star ranking
The best-reviewed show of the Fringe
08/09/2014 … Josie Long had he best-reviewed comedy show at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, according to new analysis of the stars awarded by reviewers.
© BBC The Great British Rip-Off
Mel and Sue's anger at unauthorised biography
08/09/2014 … Mel and Sue have hit out at an unauthorised new biography about them.
© John Lambeth I won't dress down for comedy
Comic Samantha Pressdee on reclaiming her sexuality
08/09/2014 … During my trip to Edinburgh this year, there was a lot of talk about sexism in comedy.
Catherine Tate's killer role
Comedian to star in Assassins musical
08/09/2014 … Catherine Tate is appear in a London stage musical, playing woman who attempted to assassinate US president Gerald Ford in 1975.
For he's a jolly good fellow...
08/09/2014 … ROBIN INCE has picked up an honorary fellowship from University College London – and is about to get another from the British Science Association.
Sun 07 September 2014
© BBC Michael Palin to narrate The Clangers
07/09/2014 … Michael Palin is to be the narrator of the new Clangers series, the BBC has confirmed.