Stew anyone?
When Sean Hughes went on Come Dine With Me
16/10/2017 … As the comedy world mourns Sean Hughes, let's remember the time when he appeared in a celebrity version of Come Dine With Me – and served the…
2017 Punching Up
Mon 16 October 2017
Revealed: The naughty names in Doc Martin
How writers sneak in cheeky gags
16/10/2017 … The writers of Doc Martin have been sneaking rude names into the script.
Fri 13 October 2017
Trump preps for his IQ test
13/10/2017 … Quote of the week'I've got a face for comedy.
© Sun Lee High praise indeed...
Is this how Mae Martin was nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award?
13/10/2017 … For anyone who’s ever thought the Edinburgh Comedy Awards panel must be on drugs – here’s some corroborating evidence.
Thu 12 October 2017
Is there a celebrity ex-doctor on board?
When Harry Hill's medical expertise was called upon
12/10/2017 … It's the sort of tale to prompt a TV Burp-style sceptical glance to camera.
Red Dwarf's Leopard Lager becomes a reality
...and here's where to get a free pint
12/10/2017 … It’s often the first thing Dave Lister drinks of a morning, and even helped defeat the fearsome Mutton Vindaloo Beast.
Wed 11 October 2017
© Trevor Leighton 'She radiates beauty'
Official portrait for Dawn French's 60th birthday
11/10/2017 … You might expect it more of monarchs than comics – but Dawn French has commissioned this official portrait to mark her 60th birthday.
Tue 10 October 2017
Is this what they mean by identity theft?
Tech firm takes its name and logo from the IT Crowd
10/10/2017 … You might charitably call it a homage.