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The UK Pun Championships Live

UK Pun Championships 2018: Meet the finalists

Saturday 10th February 2018

The UK Pun Championships 2018 final takes place as part of the Leicester Comedy Festival this Monday. Here's a guide to the eight finalists, with a gag from each.

Cal McCrystal Features

Cal McCrystal interview

Friday 9th February 2018

We chat to Cal McCrystal, the award-winning comedy director, writer and performer who is now turning his attention to the English National Opera.

Rosie Jones Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Rosie Jones

Thursday 8th February 2018

Researcher-turned-performer Rosie Jones remembers a misguided punter, one bizarrely horrendous MC, and her first gag for Jimmy Carr.

Stuart Goldsmith. Copyright: Matt Crockett Live

Stuart Goldsmith interview

Thursday 8th February 2018

Stuart Goldsmith is setting off on a tour the country with his live show, Like I Mean It. He's been busy recently with a baby, marriage and some high profile podcast guests. We caught up with him to find out the latest...

Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC Features

Steptoe And Son Rides Again (Again)

Thursday 8th February 2018

Why does Steptoe And Son enjoy such longevity? John Hewer, who has adapted the sitcom's scripts for a touring production, has written us this great article on the subject.

Twitter Features

Twitter: the most out-of-control gig ever

Friday 2nd February 2018

Twitter: it's like the biggest, most out-of-control gig ever. And, like any gig, sometimes it's just best to leave the stage.

David Baddiel Live

David Baddiel interview

Friday 2nd February 2018

A lot of people think David Baddiel's new stand-up show is a serious play. It isn't. And his next one looks set to take on the trolls. Plus: kid's books, years of hurt, and the great lost Newman & Baddiel tape.

Lloyd Griffith. Copyright: Karla Gowlett Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Lloyd Griffith

Thursday 1st February 2018

Comedian, chorister, shot-stopper - Lloyd Griffith's career memories include The National Lottery, Dudley Moore, and a murder.

Stephen Bailey. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Live

Stephen Bailey's taekwondo takedowns

Thursday 1st February 2018

Rising stand-up star Stephen Bailey has a black belt in taekwondo. As he embarks on the Spring leg of his Can't Think Straight tour, we thought we'd ask him who he'd like to use his ninja-like skills on...

Matt Tedford Live

Maggie's Perfect Cabinet

Wednesday 31st January 2018

Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho tells us who would appear in her government. She's gone for Paddington Bear as Defence Secretary, Prince George as Brexit Secretary...

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