Rhys James writes his first book, an ‘introvert’s manifesto’
'A guide to life from someone who doesn’t want to do anything'
Rhys James has written his first book, all about his reluctance to ever do anything. You’ll…
Dom Joly's massive phone is stolen
The giant mobile phone Dom Joly used in Trigger…
Student Comedy Award semi-finalists announced
The semi-finalists have been announced for the…
Richard Ayoade adapts his Unfinished Harauld Hughes novel for TV
Richard Ayoade is adapting his novel, The…
How comedy makes British shows popular abroad
Britain’s sense of humour is driving a surge…
BBC's Imagine to profile Armando Iannucci
Armando Iannucci is to be profiled by the BBC’s…
Liam Tulley joins the Chortle Hotshots
Liam Tulley has become the fourth comedian selected…
Could you get comedy on prescription?
They say laughter is the best medicine… now patients are set to get comedy…
Amandaland 'returning for series 2'
Amandaland is reportedly returning for a second series. Although the BBC…
Jimmy Martin – Still Game's 'Auld Eric' - dies at 93
Jimmy Martin, who played ‘Auld’ Eric in Still Game, has died at the age…
Rob Beckett leaves his Radio 2 slot
Rob Beckett is quitting his Radio 2 show. The comedian took over the Sunday…
UK dates for Wanda Sykes, Sarah Silverman and Mark Normand
American stand-ups Wanda Sykes, Sarah Silveman and Mark Normand have all announced…
James Acaster signs up for a cookery show
James Acaster had a famously tough time on Celebrity Bake-Off, but the comedian is…
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Features
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Samantha Day wins Leicester's Silver Stand-Up contest
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Punching Up
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Videos
Christopher Bliss breaks down the opening scene of his hard-edged soap opera Bangmouth Village in this creator’s commentary.
He warns under-25s not to watch the footage, given it contains ‘some pretty adult themes’
Bliss – aka comic Rob Carter – also plays some notorious bad boy, Billy Bangmouth fresh out of prison and ready to spread his terrifying menace.
All episodes of the original show, made by Baby Cow, are also available on the same YouTube channel.
The scariest opening scene in cinema history
Christopher Bliss breaks down his terrifying Bangmouth Village
Every Saturday Night Live cast member
With their original show photo...
Dave Johns appears in Sam Fender video
Remember My Name dedicated to his grandparents
Time Travel Is Dangerous trailer
With Johnny Vegas, Jane Horrocks and more