The birth of alternative cabaret
Part 2 of Liam Lonergan's history of the circuit
13/05/2014 … In the second part of his series, Liam Lonergan looks at the early days of alternative cabaret in London.
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Tue 13 May 2014
An animated discussion...
Henry Normal mulls the lack of adult cartoons on British TV
13/05/2014 … It is the most popular genre of comedy - but one British broadcasters have been reluctant to embrace.
Mon 12 May 2014
Stand-up's first impresarios
Liam Lonergan charts the history of alternative comedy
12/05/2014 … In a five-part series, being published across this week, Liam Lonergan, charts the history of alternative comedy in Britain and – in this first article – America.
Win SIGNED Trip To Italy DVDs
...and watch an exclusive deleted scene
12/05/2014 … Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon's acclaimed comedy series The Trip To Italy is released on DVD today – and we have five SIGNED copes to give away.
Fri 09 May 2014
Win a break at Butlins Festival Of Comedy
09/05/2014 … Butlins is hosting a festival of comedy next month, featuring 70 acts over three days – and we have a self-catering break for four to give away.
Thu 08 May 2014
'We hone what makes writers unique and original'
Channel 4's Phil Clarke on a year of comedy
08/05/2014 … At the end of 2012, Phil Clarke joined Channel 4 as head of comedy from programme-makers Objective.
Wed 16 April 2014
'He reminds me of Homer Simpson'
Warren United's stars talk about the new ITV animation
16/04/2014 … The new animated sitcom, Warren United, revolves around Warren Kingsley, an overweight kitchen salesman, family man and fervent fan of struggling football club…
Tue 15 April 2014
'He reminds me of being eight, before I worried about what was cool'
Ricky Gervais on the return of Derek Noakes
15/04/2014 … Somewhere between David Brent and Derke Noakes – around Andy Milman time – Ricky Gervais started to make the jump from cynicism and irony to kindness and honesty.