Katherine Ryan

Joe Lycett returns for a second season of his consumer complaints show, taking to the internet and the streets to root out corporate injustice, ranging from council bin collections to unhygienic Uber Eats deliveries (a worrying prospect during lockdown). In tonight's opening episode, he explains the story behind his name change last month, all in the aid of small businesses. Along for the ride are comic Katherine Ryan and his trusty assistant Mark Silcox.

Joe Lycett's Got Your Back review

The comedian returns to take on corporate scoundrels, influencer agencies and a certain major fashion label with some much-needed wit, charm and justice.

Streaming with laughter: 50 best stand-up comedy shows

From Bill Hicks to Hannah Gadsby, Dave Chappelle to Josie Long - here are 50 specials you can watch right now.

Rapper confronted after comments made to Katherine Ryan

25-year-old rapper Slowthai had just picked up the NME hero of the year award - voted for by the public - when he was heckled by a member of the crowd. He had made sexual comments towards Katherine Ryan, and was accused of making her uncomfortable. Ryan - who's since tweeted to say Slowthai "didn't make me uncomfortable" - was seen trying to defuse the situation from the stage along with co-host Julie Adenuga.

Major live Comic Relief show announced

Comic Relief is to stage another spectacular comedy show at The SSE Arena, Wembley. It will take place on Thursday April 23rd, 2020 and acts confirmed so far include Dara

DMU at 150: Leicester Comedy Festival

Leicester Comedy Festival has been part of the city's calendar since 1994 when it began as a student project by then Leicester Polytechnic student Geoff Rowe.

Words are weapons in insult comedy - but should you go sledgehammer or stiletto? That's the dilemma facing standups Laura Lexx and Tom Livingstone as the sanctioned slanging match returns for a fourth season, with regular refs Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan joined by guest judge Noel Fielding.