Alan Carr

Who needs heavyweight interrogation when you can have a good old-fashioned natter over a Lambrini? Alan Carr's relaxed formula often produces candid moments as he persuades celebrities to let their guard down, and he remains so unstoppable and likable that he'll be celebrating his 100th show this series. Lee Evans and Keeley Hawes are hot on the promotional trail for their West End comedy Barking In Essex, while pop's chirpiest pair, Rizzle Kicks, are on hand to provide the musical entertainment.

Alan Carr, the most sought-after host on television

The Chatty Man has redefined camp and refused to pander to Hollywood's demands. Annabel Rivkin meets the brains behind the Lambrini and Bombay Mix method.

Review: Richard Herring's Leicester Square Podcast

Michael Parkinson eat your heart out. Roll over Graham Norton and tell Alan Carr the news. Richard Herring's "Stephen Fry in suicide attempt" scoop has shown that the biggest stories are not always stage managed and released to the media as part of a strategy worked out with military precision.

Dance sensation Diversity puts a spring in the steps of Chatty Man Alan Carr, national charmer Miranda Hart and Idiot Abroad Warwick Davis, who've rashly decided to shake a leg - Ashley Banjo-style - as their contribution to this evening of fundraising action for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity for children. Other funny faces putting their happy feet forward for the cause include comedian Kevin Bridges, who takes a pop at the more furtive pursuits of his fellow Scots, and TV regulars Russell Brand, Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Rich Hall and Paddy McGuinness. Among those putting in an appearance on VT are surreal loon Noel Fielding and Jack Whitehall.

The raucous annual stand-up bonanza in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital comes once again from the O2 in London.

When the live gig was held a couple of weeks ago, one critic described it as "Live at the Apollo on steroids". In other words, expect big, booming, arena-style stand-up from an all-star roster. Jack Whitehall, Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Noel Fielding and Jason Byrne are among the long list of comics donating gags to the cause.

Diversity open the show with a dance routine into which Alan Carr, Miranda Hart and Warwick Davis insert unexpected cameos. Lee Evans airs a routine about EasyJet. Russell Brand goes walkabout among the crowd. Rich Hall jokes about child labour ("Clothes make the man but kids make the clothes").

And unsurprisingly the recurring theme is the year's revelations about Jimmy Savile and other stars - everyone has an angle on that one.

Alan 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.

Graham's sofa is groaning with an abundance of stellar talent tonight. Michael Douglas will be twinkling with enthusiasm after picking up the best reviews of his career for his turn as as Liberace in biopic Behind The Candelabra and father-and-son co-stars Will and Jaden Smith plug new film After Earth. Guests also include Bradley Cooper and Heather Graham who continue the full-frontal promo assault of The Hangover Part III - you can catch more of the film's cast getting acquainted with Alan Carr over on C4 at 10pm.

Adele chooses Alan Carr as her son's godfather

Adele's baby son Angelo is a very lucky boy indeed - not only has he got EastEnders star Sid Owen as his godfather but he's also got Alan Carr looking out for him.