Peter Walker

McIntyre's mega-tour could make him most bankable act

Robert Newman and David Baddiel's pioneering one-off Wembley Arena show in 1993 prompted declarations that comedy was the new rock'n'roll.

Eighteen years on, Michael McIntyre is due to play several dozen similar sized gigs, making a strong challenge for the title of the UK scene's most bankable act.

Peter Walker, The Guardian, 2nd April 2011

Boyle meets his match in mother of Down's syndrome kid

Comic experiences the 'most excruciating moment' of his career when challenged over stand-up routine.

Peter Walker, The Guardian, 9th April 2010