Alastair Roberts

The best comedy to see in Edinburgh, part two

The tricky subjects of identity politics, consent and mental health make for electric shows.

Fest's vomedy picks

Comedy critic Paul Fleckney picks out the best of the best of the best of the Fringe comedy programme.

50 shows to see at the Edinburgh fringe 2018

Superstar standups, daring dance, Brexit cabaret and a Bon Jovi musical ... Dive into our guide to some of the shows at the world's biggest arts festival.

Stath Lets Flats review

There's plenty to like in Jamie Demetriou's new comedy, but I'm going to need another viewing before exchanging contracts.

Stath Lets Flats, Channel 4, review

Roared along with energy and absurdity, like London's property market.

TV preview: Stath Lets Flats, C4

It's about time C4 had a brand new hit. Marc Wootton's High & Dry didn't quite hit the spot, but maybe Stath Lets Flats is the one. I wouldn't let Stath anywhere near my flat but I'll watch him on my television. Through my fingers mostly.

Comedy Feeds: Limbo review

The show is stuck in a limbo of its own between these highly exaggerated moments and the realistic style. Add in some underdeveloped characters and it all adds up to rather unsatisfying viewing.

There are seven comedians behind what is by far the funniest of this year's BBC Comedy Feed pilots: the members of sketch trio Sheeps (Liam Williams, Alastair Roberts, Daran Johnson); Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou (who perform together as Mother And Baby); the latter's brother Jamie, and Australian comic Claudia O'Doherty. From this network of comedy talent springs sharp, silly, strange skits that radiate confidence and wit. If the long-floundering Great British sketch show has any chance of relevancy again, this is it.