Monty Python's flying high

'Most influential' comedies named

13/08/2007 … Monty Python’s Flying Circus has been named the most influential comedy series of all time.

Ed Patrick – Original Review

Review by Steve Bennett

13/08/2007 … Newbie Ed Patrick doesn't start his set that well, with a predicatble Rohypnol gag – but it soon emerges this is simply an appetiser for a much stronger joke.

Prince Abdi – Original Review

Review by Steve Bennett

13/08/2007 … Relative newcomer Prince Abdi claims to be the only Somalian comic working in the UK, even if he brilliantly punctures his own unique-selling-point so as to fit…

Kerry Howard – Original Review

Review by Steve Bennett

13/08/2007 … Rookie Kerry Howard starts strongly with a couple of quick knob gags, but it soon becomes clear that’s all she has.

Andy Vaughan – Original Review

Review by Steve Bennett

13/08/2007 … Glaswegian newcomer Andy Vaughan can command a room with his presence, hitting the ground running with a sharp tongue-in-cheek joke about thieving scallies.

Christian joy...

Slater to present if.comedy awards

12/08/2007 … Hollywood star Christian Slater is to present the if.

20 questions: Robin Ince

12/08/2007 … What’s it like playing to huge theatres full of people who don’t want to see you, but Ricky Gervais?It’s intriguing playing these huge venues, partly because…

School for scandal

Row over Aussie mockumentary

12/08/2007 … An Australian TV comedy has come under fire for insulting rape victims and the disabled.