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David Cross Live

David Cross interview

Tuesday 22nd June 2010

Think it's tricky getting stuff made on British TV? US comedy icon David Cross scoffs at the very suggestion, having spent years doing likewise in the States. Now he's trying both at once, and finding it all a bit bewildering.

Tiernan Douieb Live

Tiernan Douieb interview

Thursday 17th June 2010

Ask most stand-ups how they started and you'll usually hear lots of stuff about watching Richard Pryor as a kid then getting egged-on to do an open-spot while inebriated. Not Tiernan Douieb. He went to Clown College.

Rob Rouse. Copyright: Alan Peebles / BBC Live

Rob Rouse interview

Thursday 3rd June 2010

Remember Rob Rouse's stint on The Friday Night Project? No? Well, he has been all-but airbrushed from that particular bit of comedy history. Is he bitter? Let's find out...

Sean Hughes. Copyright: Alan Peebles / BBC Live

Gig Review: Live at the Chapel

Saturday 15th May 2010

Anna reviews a Live at the Chapel stand-up gig, starring Tom Basden, Angelos Epithemiou, Sean Hughes and Mark Watson.

Markus Birdman Live

Markus Birdman interview

Monday 10th May 2010

After years of gadding about on the global stand-up circuit, son-of-a-preacher-man Markus Birdman is finally ready for some broadcast business - but will it be in the 'God Slot', again?

The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais, Karl Pilkington. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain Features

The Ricky Gervais Show - preview

Wednesday 24th February 2010

Anna Lowman previews The Ricky Gervais Show, the animated TV series based on the record-breaking podcasts.

Bennett Arron Live

Bennett Aaron interview

Tuesday 23rd February 2010

Bennett Aaron's life was turned upside down when cyberthieves stole his identity, but the fallout has given his career a mighty boost. So does the Welsh comic still wish it hadn't happened?

Beyond The Pole. Image shows from L to R: Brian Tongue (Rhys Thomas), Mark Bark Jones (Stephen Mangan). Copyright: Shooting Pictures Features

Beyond The Pole review

Monday 8th February 2010

Anna Lowman reviews Beyond the Pole, a British comedy film starring Stephen Mangan and Rhys Thomas.

James Sherwood. James Sherwood. Copyright: Alan Peebles / BBC Features

James Sherwood review

Sunday 17th January 2010

Anna Lowman reviews a 2010 performance by musical comedy performer James Sherwood.

We Need Answers. Mark Watson. Copyright: BBC Live

Mark Watson interview

Wednesday 13th January 2010

Si grills comic graftaholic Mark Watson on his unsuitability for panel shows, empty-seat anxiety and that contentious cider ad.

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