Silly walk unites nations

British comedy crosses cultural divide

04/02/2008 … A TV channel that broadcasts across France and Germany has found that only British comedies and appeals to both audiences.

The home of stand-up

Steve Bennett takes a trip to the Catskill mountains

03/02/2008 … “I always sit in the back of planes,” jokes the slick, suited comedian on stage.

Reality bites...

Brits in NBC's Last Comic Standing

03/02/2008 … Several British stand-ups have got through to the semi-finals of American reality programme Last Comic Standing.

The heat is on

Student comedy line-ups set

03/02/2008 … The line-ups have been announced for all the heats of Chortle's Student Comedy Award, which kicks off in Newcastle on Thursday.

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02/02/2008 … EDDIE IZZARD has added three more work-in-progress shows at the intimate Arts Theatre, London, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Tours de force

Brand, Eclair & Merton hit the road

02/02/2008 … Jo Brand and Paul Merton have both announced UK tours this spring, adding to an already busy season for live comedy.

Comedy needs the serious stuff

Bill Bruce sings the praises of fearless journalists

01/02/2008 … Oh no, here she comes.

'A gang bang in a circus’

The week's comedy trivia

01/02/2008 … We’ve found out more than we can possibly want to know about Alan Carr’s sex life this week, as he does the promotional tour for his C4 show.