An alarming interaction
Alan Davies on the consequences of an ageing audience
11/09/2025 … Alan Davies has been talking about how his audience is getting older as he ages.
Thu 11 September 2025
Tue 09 September 2025
© 5 Broadcasting Limited / ITN Productions Michael Palin held at gunpoint
...but released after the Venezuelans watch the fish-slapping sketch
09/09/2025 … Sir Michael Palin has revealed how he was held at gunpoint by armed guards in Venezuela – but was released thanks to a Monty Python sketch The…
Mon 08 September 2025
© The Lowry/CC BY-SA 2.0 How Rula Lenska owns Peter Sellers' head
...and the new drama being made about it
08/09/2025 … A new audio drama about Peter Sellers has been announced on what would have been his 100th birthday today.
Tue 02 September 2025
Brennan Reece wins 'joke of the festival'
From the Creatures Comedy Festival in Manchester
02/09/2025 … Brennan Reece has won an award for having the best joke at the Creatures Comedy Festival in Manchester.
Mon 01 September 2025
Johnny Vegas creates an 'avenue of hugs'
New artwork for the British Ceramics Biennia
01/09/2025 … Johnny Vegas has created an ‘avenue of hugs’ for this year's British Ceramics Biennial.
Wed 27 August 2025
Fringe comedian's car trouble
Josh Elton's motor impounded during Edinburgh run
27/08/2025 … The end of the Edinburgh Fringe means a maelstrom of emotions for comedians who’ve spent a month pouring their heart and soul into their daily shows.
Thu 21 August 2025
© Anne Binckebanck Baby Reindeer got buff
Richard Gadd bulks up for latest TV role
21/08/2025 … Here’s the first look at Baby Reindeer Richard Gadd in his forthcoming BBC series Half Man – packed with muscle and sporting a full beard.
Wed 20 August 2025
© Steve Ullathorne Benji Waterhouse saves a Fringe punter's life
Comic performs Heimlich manoeuvre on a choking woman
20/08/2025 … Benji Waterhouse has saved a life during his day off at the Edinburgh Fringe.