Mark Monahan

Bridget Christie: a woman in a man's world

Stand-up Bridget Christie's autobiographical call-to-arms for gender equality is as hilarious as it is committed, says Mark Monahan.

Rik Mayall: his 10 best performances

From The Young Ones to Blackadder, Mark Monahan celebrates Rik Mayall's finest moments.

10 reasons why Alan Partridge should present Top Gear

There could be a vacancy at the BBC's Top Gear, and Steve Coogan's car-loving character is perfect for the role.

Comedy review of 2014: a year of momentous farewells

It has been a year of farewells in the world of comedy, some joyful, some not, says Mark Monahan.

5 best comedy shows of 2014

Featuring Harry and Paul’s Story of the Twos, Adam Riches, Noel Fielding, Bridget Christie and John Kearns.

5 worst comedy shows of 2014

From John Cleese's depressing whinging to the embarassingly retrogade Citizen Khan, Mark Monahan chooses his five worst comedy shows of 2014.

Best comedy show of 2014: The funniest and most exquisitely observed comedy show of the year, of any kind.

Black Mirror: White Christmas, review

Charlie Brooker's festive special shows a dark side to our digital obsession.

Noel Fielding interview

On the eve of a solo tour, Noel Fielding - formerly one half of The Mighty Boosh - talks about this all-new banquet of weirdness, and explains the benefits of his Bohemian childhood and how he survived turning 40.

John Kearns: the comic who made history

John Kearns won both Edinburgh's big comedy prizes in consecutive years - beneath the silly wig lies a golden talent.