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John Cleese tested for sleeping disorder
John Cleese is hooked up to tubes and wires - to be tested for a sleep disorder.
The Sun, 5th June 2013Comedy review: Wicked Wenches, Edinburgh
When tortured Courtney Love-esque bipolar country rocker Loretta Maine declares that she will happily perform at wedding parties, you just know that she has never been asked to appear at such a function.
Brian Donaldson, The Scotsman, 5th June 2013Grin Up North: Leeds comedy scene
In the first in an occasional series, Giggle Beats take a look at the burgeoning, albeit unconventional, comedy scene in Leeds. "It's a hotbed of experimentation and new acts", writes Edy Hurst. "It's certainly not possible to gig every night, but the gigs are run by people who care for people who want to watch real live comedy."
Edy Hurst, Giggle Beats, 5th June 2013Opinion: First Impressions - how not to start a gig
I've heard it said that a famous comedian has about two minutes grace to make an audience like them, while for newbies the stay of execution lasts a brutal 30 seconds. I've rarely seen this confirmed as much as last night at the 99 Club in Leicester Square during Alfie Brown's set.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th June 2013Alan Carr and Rylan Clark to hijack Comedy Gala ads
Coors, Lynx, Skittles and Just Eat will have their latest ads given a comic makeover by Alan Carr and Rylan Clark during Channel 4's Comedy Gala on Friday 7 June.
Campaign, 5th June 2013Review - Judah Friedlander, World Champion
Bit of a disappointment, this. This is one of those evenings that begins perfectly well, then after about 20 minutes it dawns on you that nothing interesting is gonna happen.
Paul Fleckney, London Is Funny, 5th June 2013Keith Lemon interview
Here's what Keith Lemon had to say when I caught up with him for a quick chat...
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 5th June 2013Review: Cat Laughs Festival, Kilkenny, Part 2
As for Kilkenny, I'm sure there will be greatness in the future there too, but I love as you are, please don't change.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th June 2013Judah Friedlander - review
Soon enough, the bragging gets wearisome, and gives Friedlander nowhere to go - except back to the audience, seeking prompts for more absurd claims to superheroism. The world champion isn't a credible or fleshed-out character.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 5th June 2013Interview with comedy agent Beth O'Brien
Want to become a comedy agent but don't know where to start? Learn from our Beth...
Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 5th June 2013Love and Marriage: relationship dramas making comeback
Reality TV's demise means we all need our lives reflected elsewhere, the writers of new shows on ITV and Channel 4 tell Gerard Gilbert.
Gerard Gilbert, The Independent, 5th June 2013Video Interview: Hill & Weedon
Comedy Chords' intrepid reporter Sofie Hagen met up with this year's musical kings of comedy Hill & Weedon (Robin Hill and Theo Weedon).
Sofie Hagen, Comedy Chords, 5th June 2013Aussie comedian David Quirk crowdsources funds
Australian act David Quirk is trying to crowdsource funding to get his way to this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 5th June 2013Kilimanjaro push into live comedy promotion
Tour promoter Kilimanjaro has announced a push into promoting more live comedy after hiring former GM of PIAS comedy, Andy Townsend.
Tim Clark, Such Small Portions, 5th June 2013Alison Steadman shines in this over-complicated show
I think my issues with Love and Marriage started almost instantly as writer Stewart Harcourt introduced the various members of the Paradise family by having the couples introduce themselves straight to camera.
Unreality TV, 5th June 2013Videos
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11:30am30 min
House On Fire
Series 3, Episode 3 - CrimeVicky decides to attend self-defence classes and meets with some unexpected opposition.
1:30pm30 min
The Guessing Game
Series 2, Episode 6Clive Anderson, Alex Horne, Susan Calman, Matthew Crosby and Cariad Lloyd take part in a fun filled half hour.
5pm25 min
Strange Hill High
Series 1, Episode 5 - Big Mouth Strikes AgainBecky makes an unexpected enemy of the Tooth Fairy when she begins selling healthy food to fellow pupils.
8pm50 min
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums
Series 2, Episode 6Dara O Briain - the maths tutor we all wish we had at school - offers a comedic slant on the world of numbers once again. Josie Long and Alex Horne are teacher's helpers today.
9pm60 min
Love And Marriage
Episode 1Pauline grows increasingly frustrated and depressed when no one seems to notice she is retiring - not even her family. She soon realises she's faced with a big choice: continue with her life as is, or chance on a brand new one.
10pm55 min
10 O'Clock Live
Series 3, Episode 7David Mitchell is joined by Conservative MP Zac Goldsmith and Labour's Diane Abbott to discuss MP recall. The team also avoid speculation about Tulisa Contostavlos's arrest, and there's stand-up from Rich Hall.
11pm15 min
Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing
Series 2, Episode 6 - About Difficult DadsNathan's dad celebrates his 50th birthday but resents being made to feel middle-aged by his son. So, he challenges him to see who is the 'man of the house'.