'They invented a new language of comedy'
John-Luke Roberts chooses his Perfect Playlist
30/03/2016 … A few years ago I bought the complete Laurel and Hardy box set of DVDs.
2016 Features
Interviews with comedians, comedy reviews, Perfect Playlists and other comedy features, all collected in one place.
Wed 30 March 2016
Tue 29 March 2016
The routines that inspired us
Comedians reveal how they got turned on to stand-up
29/03/2016 … Jack BarryThe routine that inspired me was probably Rik Mayall playing the various incarnations of Flashheart in Blackadder.
Thu 24 March 2016
Eight great Garry Shandling moments
24/03/2016 … Stand-up on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson (1981) His first appearance on TV: Stand-up on Late Night with David Letterman (1983) It's Garry…
Win tickets to Kenneth Branagh and Rob Brydon in The Painkiller
With meal and accommodation too
24/03/2016 … Kenneth Branagh and Rob Brydon are currently starring in a West End revival of the classic French farce The Painkiller.
Mon 21 March 2016
'An incredible display of artistry in stand-up'
Pierre Novellie picks his Perfect Playlist
21/03/2016 … Here's my current Perfect Playlist of idols and icons – maybe they'll tarnish with age but for now their metaphorical posters are on my bedroom wall.
Thu 17 March 2016
© Mat Ricardo Everybody who was anybody wanted to be on the Paul Daniels show
Mat Ricardo pays personal tribute
17/03/2016 … In 1970, Paul Daniels got his first shot on TV.
Tue 15 March 2016
Michael McIntyre's book inspired me...
Deirdre O'Kane chooses her comedy favourites
15/03/2016 … Will & GraceThis genuinely made me laugh out loud.
Thu 10 March 2016
© David Corio / Michael Ochs Archives Sayle now on!
Win signed copies of Alexei's memoirs
10/03/2016 … The second volume of Alexei Sayle's memoirs are released today – and we have ten signed copies to give away.