Barry Cryer

The opener of the first series of this show hosted by Barry Cryer is dedicated to Tommy Cooper, who was intrinsically funny enough to extract laughs from the corniest of puns and one-liners. Fellow comedians assess the singular act of this much imitated yet irreplaceable entertainer.

Michael McIntyre too busy for old pal Barry Cryer?

Despite knowing Michael McIntyre since he was a child, comedy veteran Barry Cryer says the hugely successful comic didn't get back to him after he contacted him following last month's moped mugging which stripped the star of his £15,000 Rolex watch.

Comedy review: An Audience with The Goodies

Once they found their rapport we were reminded what complementary talents they were.

Are comedy double acts making a comeback?

I can't name a new, young TV comedy double act and neither can Barry Cryer.

Quick Quiz: Barry Cryer and Ronnie Golden

Today Barry Cryer and Ronnie Golden, Fringe legends who are in town for just two performances this year.

Feeding the five thousands: the Go Faster Stripe story

According to the comic and poet John Hegley, to make a living as a comedian, you need 5,000 fans prepared to buy your stuff. Five thousand enthusiasts going to gigs, reading books, dowloading podcasts and watching DVDs. Keep feeding these devotees new product and they'll never leave you. They are all powerful and without them there would be no Daniel Kitson. Indie comedy outfit Go Faster Stripe, has adopted this idea as a business model.

Symfunny, comedy review

Jason Manford compered a strong line-up of comedy and music at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of Parkinson's.

Lee Mack, Barry Cryer and Richard Osman talk satire

We can only hope The Nightly Show takes the criticism on board and find its own groove when the time comes - assuming human civilisation hasn't already ended, of course.

ISIHAC nearly went to TV with younger panellists

Barry Cryer reveals that the BBC radio show almost moved to television.