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Paul Kaye's incredible journey

In two decades, he has transformed himself from an Ali G precursor to a versatile actor, capable of losing himself in a catalogue of parts, whether it be broad comedy or hard-hitting drama. But how's he done it? In these 10 simple steps, for starters...

Caroline Frost, The Huffington Post, 18th May 2017

How Andy Capp was inspired by the creator's father

The popular strip's 60th ­anniversary will be marked with a new exhibition of the character who became Willi Wakker in Germany, Andre Chapeau in France and Andy Cappello in Italy.

Jeremy Armstrong, The Mirror, 12th May 2017

How comedy captured the Edinburgh Fringe: part 1

In the first of a series of articles to celebrate the Edinburgh Festival Fringe's 70th anniversary, we look back at the remarkable rise of stand-up comedy and how it came to dominate the once theatre-heavy programme.

Ben Venables, The Skinny, 9th May 2017

Want to become a more empowered woman? Try stand-up

I think learning to do stand up comedy is the golden goose of confidence.

Deborah Frances-White, Metro, 6th May 2017

#EdFringe17: Mark McConnell is Battered

Fresh from living in Australia, now back in his native Ireland, Mark McConnell, shares 15 minutes of stand up and chat. He's gearing up for his Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut with the show, Battered. It has, he assures us, nothing to do with food.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd May 2017

Sacha Baron Cohen latest role inspired by Philip Green

Creator of Ali G and Borat will channel the Top Man owner's appearance in a comedy centred around a retail billionaire.

Stuart Pink, The Sun, 1st May 2017

Rowan Atkinson reveals details of Redadder

A treatment was once written for the much-loved BBC comedy Blackadder set in the Russian Revolution entitled "Redadder", Rowan Atkinson revealed at the opening session of the BFI & Radio Times Television Festival.

Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 7th April 2017

Red Nose Day telethon sparks 151 Ofcom complaints

More than 150 viewers complained to Ofcom after Friday's (24 March) Red Nose Day telethon, it has been revealed.

Rachel McGarth, The Huffington Post, 28th March 2017

Red Nose Day: Ofcom considering investigation into show

Language used before the watershed by Steve Coogan, a game of Innuendo Bingo and a sketch by Reeves and Mortimer have come in for particular criticism.

BBC, 27th March 2017

Red Nose Day reprise was no laughing matter

The much-hyped Comic Relief sequel to Richard Curtis's film was a real let-down.

Barbara Ellen, The Guardian, 26th March 2017

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