Sharon Lougher

Robin Ince: 'I hope I've caused an evolution'

There is a thrilling coterie of comedians - Eddie Izzard, Bill Bailey and Tim Minchin among them - who have a sense of rational, scientific wonder hard-wired into their DNA. But the one most likely to have his head in a pile of books is Robin Ince.

Reginald D Hunter interview

Reginald D Hunter is coming to the end of an 87-date tour and he's tired. But he's getting his mojo back, thanks to a recent Facebook spat with a disgruntled gig-goer from Aberystwyth.

Roisin Conaty: It's a effort for me not to look mad

Roisin Conaty might be a new TV name to watch but she won't be on the red carpet any time soon.

Andy Zaltzman: Political comedy is not in a good way

Have you heard the one about the report by the all-party parliamentary group on cycling? No? Without the likes of Andy Zaltzman, you're unlikely to, either.

Seann Walsh interview

In his usual habitat of the live stand-up circuit, it's a push to still call Seann Walsh a newbie: his first gig was seven years ago and he has since won a smattering of awards and performed at Live At The Apollo.

Simon Munnery: Clever, imaginative and thrilling

Simon Munnery doesn't stand on stage at all during this latest show, Fylm-Makker, though his presence looms large.

Review: Tony Law at Soho Theatre

This sort of surreal yet effective mayhem is typical of Tony Law, the Canadian-born Londoner who - as evidenced by this two-week run and a Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination last year - is at last getting the love he deserves.

Mark Watson on his 25 hour Comic Relief gig

Mark Watson says it's easy to see dismiss the annual fundraiser as uncool but he's backing it with a 25-hour gag-athon.

DVD review: Trollied is not so much 'every little helps'; but a little tends to go a long way. Supermarket sitcom Trollied had a mixed reception for its first series: the script was undeniably appalling but a few critics were clearly charmed by characters and scenarios that were bold, obvious and easy on the brain. If you agree with the latter camp, you'll be pleased with the addition of Stephanie Beacham. As the ballsy new boss of Valco, she channels Dragons' Den's Hilary Devey as she launches the 'No Nonsense' discount range, deputy Julie (Jane Horrocks, in her first role since those Tesco voice-overs) simpering around her all the while. They say 'every little helps' - but with Trollied, a little tends to go a long way.

Sam Wills: Tape Face was a five-minute novelty

New Zealand born performer Sam Wills has brought his comic creation The Boy With Tape On His Face to the West End for Christmas. He tells Metro about how the character evolved, his comedy inspirations and choosing the perfect duct tape.