Interviews with comedians, comedy reviews, Perfect Playlists and other comedy features, all collected in one place.
Ten antipodean shows who have already made a splash down under
07/07/2025 … Kicking off our annual season of Edinburgh Fringe previews is this list of ten Australian and New Zealand acts that had strong runs at the Melbourne International…
07/07/2025 … Reviewer Tim Harding gives a rundown of the comedy he's been watching in London - in the last two weeks.
Exclusive Paul Sinha interview
03/07/2025 … Paul Sinha is marking 30 years in stand-up with a return to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Our guide to the big outdoor events
02/07/2025 … Stand-up has become a major part of the music festivals that have proliferated across the UK each summer.
© BBC 01/07/2025 … It's our question-writer Hayden Parker's 50th birthday this week, so in a rare burst of self-indulgence this week's multiple-choice trivia quiz…
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