Frankie Boyle

Best of the British Comedy awards

From Julian Clary's Norman Lamont gag to Frankie Boyle's edgy jokes, what have been the highlights of the ITV years?

Frankie Boyle demands £17,000 for gig

Talks to entice Scots comic Frankie Boyle to Peterhead collapsed after a demand of £17,000 for a 20-minute performing slot, it was claimed today.

Jonathan Ross and Frankie Boyle sign up for comic strip

Controversial comedian Frankie Boyle and presenter Jonathan Ross are writing comic strips for a new magazine from the creator of the Kick-Ass movie.

The rise of the squealing, scampering pup has been phenomenal. His 2008 Live & Laughing tour, from which this show was plucked, spawned the fastest-selling DVD ever for a stand-up (or in his case, a roam-around). It probably won't whet your appetite to scan his list of topics: traffic, wake-up calls, limp handshakes... but the kinetic comic is a master at latching onto detail that chimes with the audience. Michael McIntyre may be the yin to Frankie Boyle's yang, but his vast following makes him a very big yin indeed. Billy Connolly, beware.

Frankie Boyle criticises 'cowardly' BBC for Israel joke

BBC apologised for joke in which comedian compared Palestine to a cake being 'punched to pieces by a very angry Jew'.

BBC Trust apologises for Frankie Boyle 'angry Jew' joke

Standards committee of corporation's governing body upholds finding that remark offensive, but calls for no further action.

My disability is not a joke

Last week, comedian Frankie Boyle caused a furore when he joked about Down's Syndrome; he was challenged by the mother of a child with Down's. Here, one woman shares her experience of being the butt of jokes about her disability.

This update of Channel 4's 2007 poll of the 100 greatest stand-ups should include some of the new comedy stars who have risen to fame since. It's unlikely that Frankie Boyle, Russell Howard or Michael McIntyre will have shot straight in at No1, but four hours of watching skits from some of the nation's funniest people remains an undiluted pleasure.

This update of Channel 4's 2007 poll of the 100 greatest stand-ups should include some of the new comedy stars who have risen to fame since. It's unlikely that Frankie Boyle, Russell Howard or Michael McIntyre will have shot straight in at No1, but four hours of watching skits from some of the nation's funniest people remains an undiluted pleasure.

The Down's Syndrome Association has issued a statement regarding comedian Frankie Boyle's controversial new show.