Michael McIntyre

McIntyre's plans to extend his £5.6million mansion

Michael McIntyre has been blasted by conservation experts over his plans to transform his £5.6 million London mansion. According to a planning application submitted to the local council, McIntyre wants to 'enclose' a first floor terrace at the rear of the six-bedroom home to create a 'larger study area'.

Stand-up comedy, in one handy infographic

From Max Miller in the music halls to Michael McIntyre's record-breaking 10 nights at the O2 Arena, British stand-up has a rich, varied history.

Any idiot can do what Michael McIntyre does right? No!

When it comes to the haters, there seems to be little reasoning with them.

Michael McIntyre isn't the only one who needs privacy

The real issue is the outrage it caused on Twitter and other social-media platforms due to the police's thoughtless invasion of McIntyre's privacy. For once, the perpetually outraged of Twitter got it right. Yes, McIntyre is a public figure, but we have a right to expect that officers of the law not behave like paparazzi or celebrity-obsessed teenagers.

Five things you might not know about Michael McIntyre

Opinion-splitting comic hits the road with Happy & Glorious.

Police criticised over Michael McIntyre spy-cam tweet

Police delete picture tweeted by helicopter surveillance team of comedian Michael McIntyre in a London street after outraged reaction on social media over privacy implications.

Michael McIntyre interview

After a three-year absence when he was off making hit TV shows, Michael McIntyre is now returning to what he does best: stand-up comedy.

Michael McIntyre: "I struggle with criticism"

"The reason I've struggled with some of the criticism is that I really want everyone to find me funny," he adds. "I really want to entertain everyone. It's my job and I want to be good at it. I want to make people happy."

Channel 4's Comedy Gala: the 10 best jokes

The best lines from Michael McIntyre, Katherine Ryan, Sean Lock and more.

Radio Times review

The sixth year of Channel 4's admirable fundraising drive for Great Ormond Street Hospital. If you're an avid and knowledgeable fan of any of these acts, this might not be the best environment in which to see them, since there are an awful lot to get through. But to take the temperature of live comedy right now and see who's at the top of their game or on the up, it's ideal.

The really big names are led by Alan Carr, Michael McIntyre and Jack Dee, with Aisling Bea, Sara Pascoe and Katherine Ryan among the others to look out for. Also on the bill is sharp, politically astute South African stand-up Trevor Noah, getting in a UK gig while he can before he takes over the hallowed Daily Show in the US.