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Inside No. 9 series 2: Pemberton & Shearsmith's genius

Here's a spoiler-free look at what to expect from the second series of Steve Pemberton and Reese Shearsmith's glorious Inside No. 9.

Phoebe-Jane Boyd, Den Of Geek, 17th March 2015

Preview: Inside No. 9 - La Couchette

This is our preview of the first episode, "La Couchette", set on a French railway sleeper carriage...

Paul Holmes, The Velvet Onion, 17th March 2015

The Funny Side of London

The history books say that alternative comedy was born at the Comedy Store in 1979. Go on, try to find a library that hasn't been closed in Cameron's Britain and look it up yourself. Even if it's true, there is case to be made that it grew up in South London's pubs. You want proof? Then follow this cut-out-and-keep history of London comedy on the funnier side of the Thames.

Bruce Dessau, Deserter, 12th March 2015

Nurse, review: 'a beautiful bedside manner'

Paul Whitehouse's well-observed comedy came from the heart, says Michael Hogan.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 10th March 2015

Ruby Wax's Sane New World: the funny side of depression

Ruby Wax's new stage show is about anxiety, rehab and the finer points of neuroscience - but it'll still make you laugh.

Laura Barnett, The Telegraph, 2nd March 2015

Mike Bubbins has built his own pub inside his garage

Comic Mike Bubbins has laughter on tap after constructing a '70s themed bar - in his garage.

David Owens, Wales Online, 21st February 2015

Review: Brendon Burns, Outside The Box

Outside The Box is a brilliantly funny show.

Molly Stewart, Giggle Beats, 9th February 2015

Lovingly crafted masterpieces that get inside your head

These stories repay watching again & again, so you can cherish them - and their intricacies, subtleties & hypnotising character interplays.

Dodo's Words, 6th February 2015

Tyneside tribute to Stan Laurel

A hotel on Tyneside is to mark the 50th anniversary of Stan Laurel's death with a special event.

Nic Wright, Giggle Beats, 21st January 2015

Review: Punch-Drunk Comedy, Side Club, Blyth

Punch-Drunk Comedy is the new monthly night that aims to put Blyth on the comedy map. Some may say that's a tall order, but hometown lad Kai Humphries (now based in Edinburgh) is determined to make it happen.

Elliott Clarke, Giggle Beats, 20th January 2015

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