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Mathew Baynton: 'I sometimes think the culture wars only happen in people's minds'
As he prepares to play Bottom at the RSC, the Ghosts star talks about why making comedy in the UK is no laughing matter.
Claire Allfree, The Telegraph, 7th February 2024
NextUp to stream Leicester Comedy Festival
From February 9th to 25th, audiences anywhere will be able to watch Leicester Comedy Festival, the UK's biggest pure comedy festival, via streaming service NextUp.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th February 2024
Frank Skinner: 30 Years Of Dirt review
To deploy the cliché 'he makes it look effortless' can't do justice to how instinctive the mechanics of stand-up are to Frank Skinner.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 7th February 2024
Drop The Dead Donkey: The Reawakening review
Yes, the show is achingly funny and perceptive but like all good satire it leaves the audience to think, perhaps, a little more clearly about what is the true state of society.
Ray Taylor, The Reviews Hub, 7th February 2024
Comedy hypnotist overturns decades-old ban on mesmerism
Robert Temple challenged Hypnotism Act in order to allow Bolton comedy show to go on.
Robyn Vinter, The Guardian, 7th February 2024The 10 best Peep Show episodes, from dead dogs to dire weddings
As the sitcom celebrates its 20th anniversary, we pick the funniest moments in its nine seasons.
Tim Glanfield, The Times, 7th February 2024Videos
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What's The Story, Ashley Storrie?
Series 2, Episode 2 - Raised By Clowns... Or 'That's Not Funny'Ashley shares the occasionally funny stories of how she went from being raised around gangsters, to comedians. Big difference. Gangsters are a lot cheerier than comics for one...
11:15pm95 min
Andrew Maxwell: Yo Contraire
Andrew Maxwell presents thought provoking anecdotes alongside hard-nosed and political and social commentary in this polished hour from the charming Irish Master of stand-up comedy.