Paul Chowdhry

Radio Times review

Dara O Briain is a very safe pair of hands for hosting Live at the Apollo, which continues its newly-demoted run on BBC Two this week. Whether it's the sexiness of men's elbows, the tragedy that built the Channel Tunnel or a very clever (if rude) way to get men to be completely honest, the Irish comedian holds court with a casual confidence and panache that most of his peers could only dream of.

That said, his guests on tonight's show more than hold their own, whether it's the wry deconstructions of Zoe Lyons or the dark and controversial gags of Paul Chowdhry. Forget which channel it's on - when this series works, it really works.

Review - Paul Chowdhry: PC's World

He's recording his second DVD in his third sold-out night at the Hammersmith Apollo, so Paul Chowdhry must be doing something right. But whether that thing is originality and wit is open to debate.

Paul Chowdhry interview

Paul Chowdhry is full of questions as he hacks his way through the jungle of political correctness.

Paul Chowdhry, Leicester Square Theatre - comedy review

Despite a reputation for being edgy, Paul Chowdhry seemed to prefer routines about Jeremy Clarkson and Michael Jackson which felt way past their tell-by date.

Paul Chowdhry review

Tawdry gags about Gypsies, gay people and the French. The stand-up's PC's World seldom strays from xenophobia in a show full of poor jokes and weak puns.

Edinburgh Fringe preview: Paul Chowdhry

When it comes to winning over an audience Paul Chowdhry doesn't take the easy route.

This week's new live comedy

Previews of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Paul Chowdhry and Angela Barnes.

Wherein the week is thoroughly mocked standing up rather than sitting down behind a desk, and in an even more ranty fashion. Paul Chowdhry takes over from Jon Richardson as the host for this series of the topical comedy show, taking the week's events and handing them off to comics for lampoonery. Regulars Seann Walsh and Josh Widdecombe return, this week joined by furrowed comic Simon Evans, former maths teacher Romesh Ranganathan and Russell Howard regular Angela Barnes.

Almost by stealth, this vaguely satirical, topical stand-up showcase has made it to a fifth series. Functioning as a sort of halfway-house testing ground between Mock the Week and Have I Got News for You, it's seen a surprisingly illustrious stream of light-entertainment talent pass through its doors.

Jack Whitehall, Kevin Bridges, Patrick Kielty and Rich Hall have all made appearances before moving on; this time Paul Chowdhry takes over hosting duties while regulars Seann Walsh and Josh Widdicombe are joined by newbies Simon Evans, Romesh Ranganathan and Angela Barnes in sticking the boot into the week's news. Decent post-pub fun, if you're in the market for that sort of thing.