Caimh McDonnell – Original Review
20/02/2012 … So it seems there’s more than one smooth, enjoyable Irish export with a distinctive white head… While Caimh McDonnell isn’t quite as intoxicating as Guinness,…
Mon 20 February 2012
Sun 19 February 2012
A Mercurial rise
Matt Rees takes Leicester new act title
19/02/2012 … Welsh comedian Matt Rees has won the 2012 Leicester Mercury comedian of the year award.
© BBC Jennifer Saunders to play mad prison boss
As 'a sexual Margaret Thatcher'
19/02/2012 … Jennifer Saunders is to play an unhinged prison governor, described as ‘a sexual Margaret Thatcher’ in the new BBC Three sitcom Dead BossFilming has begun on…
Proud Terry
Alderton through to Let's Dance final
19/02/2012 … Stand-up Terry Alderton has made it through to the final of Let's Dance For Sport Relief following a last-minute decision by judge Keith Lemon.
Sat 18 February 2012
Fri 17 February 2012
Stop press: There's more to stand-up than a single gig
Matt Price takes issue with 'have-a-go' hacks
17/02/2012 … Of all the comedy cliches that exist, I never thought that journalists having a go at ‘a bit of stand-up’ would be one.