Writing history...

Steve Bennett meets Galton & Simpson

13/01/2009 … The BBC has offended public decency.

Famous by accident

Paul Whitehouse on celebrity, mortality, and the joys of shouting 'arse'

10/01/2009 … Despite hiding behind a myriad of characters, The Fast Show made Paul Whitehouse one of the most recognisable faces in comedy.

Riches from rags

Interview with Ray Galton

08/01/2009 … It’s the morning after his new Steptoe and Son play has opened in York, and writer Ray Galton is happy with the verdict.

Jack on the box...

Young Whitehall on his Big Brother show...

19/12/2008 … Twenty-year-old comic Jack Whitehall is returning to E4 every weeknight from January 2, hosting the companion show to 2009’s Celebrity Big Brother: Big Brother’s…

'I look like a Down’s Syndrome Roger Federer...'

Marissa Burgess interviews Jimmy Carr

30/11/2008 … Ever-conscious of offering value for money on his DVDs, Jimmy Carr has always endeavoured to include something a bit special on the extras.

Just throwing shit at the wall...

Marissa Burgess interviews Dara O Briain

25/11/2008 … Dara O Briain appears quite pleased with the way the interview is going.

Paddy McGuinness Q&A

20/11/2008 … How did you get started in comedy? I did a few open spots pre-Phoenix Nights but decided not being able to eat for days before the gig, due to nerves, was not worth…

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.