Can Jason Manford save the comedy circuit?
He's setting up a new chain of clubs – and here's why
04/04/2014 … The comedy club circuit is, by all accounts, in crisis.
Fri 04 April 2014
If women ruled the world...
New sitcom from Father Ted's Arthur Mathews
04/04/2014 … Father Ted writer Arthur Mathews has created a new sitcom – set in an alternative Britain ruled by women.
Thu 03 April 2014
Alan Partridge to return in Alpha Papa sequel
03/04/2014 … Alan Partridge is to return to cinemas in a sequel to his Alpha Papa movie – and is making a Coast-style spoof travelogue for Sky.
Tim Vine retakes 'most jokes in an hour' record
Exclusive: Former holder is stripped of title
03/04/2014 … Tim Vine has regained the record for the most number of jokes told in an hour – without doing a thing.
Rosie Callaghan And Mates
Melbourne International Comedy Festival review by Annette Slattery
03/04/2014 … Rose Callaghan and Mates does what it says on the tin.
Headliners with Seaton Smith, Dave Hill etc
Melbourne International Comedy Festival review by Steve Bennett
03/04/2014 … Headliners, a revolving line-up of top-flight American comedians, used to be one of the bigger tickets at the Melbourne festival.