Katy Brand

Bridget Christie trying hard to make feminism funny

In Bridget Christie's new BBC Radio 4 series she attempts to make modern feminism joyous and funny. Katy Brand interviews her friend and fellow comedian about her latest challenge and the pitfalls of 'going mainstream', in this special Paper Tiger column to mark International Women's Day.

Ross & Brand reunited post Sachsgate was fun & fearless

Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand's first TV appearance since Sachsgate was fun, fearless, energetic and a little subversive - everything Saturday night TV should be, writes Katy Brand.

A new series of comedy shorts launches tonight, written by (and starring) notable types such as Johnny Vegas, Katy Brand and Rufus Jones. In Floyd, the first part of a double bill, Charles Dance plays an ageing roadie; he's followed by Jessica Hynes as a befuddled Tory councillor in Patricia. Both central performances are superb, but the 10-minute format is tricky with so much exposition and character to pack in. They work as thumbnail portraits, but feel as though they don't go anywhere.

My Mad Fat Diary: nice to revisit time before Facebook

We're under pressure to share every thought and feeling as it happens these days, as if you don't really exist unless it's published on social media, that it's lovely to return to the pre-Facebook paper diary, writes Katy Brand.

Katy Brand: A small part of me will always be Strictly

The Strictly Come Dancing glitter ball is over for another year, but Katy Brand still can't remove her cement-like silver nail varnish - and nor does she want to.

Katy Brand does ballroom with Anton Du Beke

As Katy Brand prepares for Christmas Day's Strictly showbiz spectacular, she talks sequins and smiles, a massive hug from her partner Anton Du Beke and the gruelling training regime required for classic ballroom dancing.

Psychobitches will help female comedy take centre stage

Male comedians get to catch-up and have a beer back stage regularly, but we women hardly ever see each other professionally - which is why I'm thrilled to be working on the Psychobitches, an all star, all-female TV show coming next year, says Katy Brand.

Katy Brand's favourite TV

The actor, comedian and writer on her televisual habits, from Peep Show to Spitting Image.

Katy Brand talks about her Little Cracker short

Comedian Katy Brand talks to Metro about her Little Crackers, appearing on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special and why she might include S&M in her new book.

Katy Brand: I'm going to try to be grown up on Strictly

As Katy Brand starts to train for her appearance on the Christmas special of Strictly Come Dancing, in this week's Paper Tiger she reflects on the female stars of the show that have managed to change public perceptions about themselves, from Ann Widdecombe to Lisa Riley.