Al Stick – Original Review

Review by Steve Bennett

18/11/2008 … When Al Stick first appeared on the stand-up scene, his dry, ingenious gags set him apart as one to watch.

Kay's royal appointment

Variety show appearance as Geraldine

17/11/2008 … Peter Kay is to appear at this year’s Royal Variety Performance for the first time in a decade, in the guise of his spoof talent-show winner Geraldine McQueen.

Warning: (im)mature content

Philip Johns on the difference between 'adult' and 'grown-up' comedy

17/11/2008 … Although Manuelgate is fading from view, the aftershocks are still being felt, as the debate widens to the level of offensive material in British entertainment.

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17/11/2008 … ALAN CARR was named best TV presenter at the Variety Club Showbiz Awards on Sunday night, while Mitchell and Webb won the comedy prize.

DVD bonanza...

Win a pack of seven stand-up titles

17/11/2008 … It’s a busy time for DVD releases, with the Universal label alone releasing seven stand-up titles in time for Christmas.

Michael McIntyre on breakfast buffets

From his 2008 DVD: Live And Laughing

17/11/2008 … Click here to order the DVD.

Tim Minchin: Inflatable You

From his new So Fucking Rock DVD

17/11/2008 … DVD out now, only at HMV:.

Brendon Burns Q&A

' You can’t get more of a live stand-up experience than people storming out in disgust'

17/11/2008 … How did you get started in comedy? It’s not a particularly nice story I’m afraid.