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Russell Brand reveals a mellower side

We wondered if his new ­Hollywood lifestyle had gone to Russell Brand's head when he accused Graham Norton of making his mum cry by ­mentioning ex-wife Katy Perry during the Irishman's chat show.

Seeing another side to Roy 'Chubby' Brown

With the trademark flying helmet tucked away, this is not the boisterous comedian you would expect. The voice is much quieter, soft even.

Sharon Horgan unlocks the lighter side of the slammer

Funny woman Sharon Horgan is back on screens in a new self penned comedy about life inside.

The painful break-up of Sid James and Tony Hancock

Taken from Sid James: A Biography, this extract looks at how Hancock's jealously and paranoia ended one of TVs most beloved, and hilarious, double acts...

The many sides of Rebecca Front

The comic actress Rebecca Front is one of our most underrated stars, as this selection of her best television roles shows.

How Derek showed a softer side to Ricky Gervais

Derek turned out to be a beautiful, warm story of people who need love, who give love and yet are all too often sidelined in society.

Miranda Hart stars alongside Tim Henman on Sport Relief

Comedy star Miranda Hart ends up across the net from her hero Tim Henman tonight in a film in aid of Sport Relief.

Frankfest to fund Frank Sidebottom statue

Rock veterans The Fall and singer Badly Drawn Boy are to headline Frankfest, a gig to raise money to build a statue of comic character Frank Sidebottom.

Charlie Higson considers creating online comedy channel

One of the stars behind The Fast Show is considering setting up an online comedy channel following the success of the show's internet comeback last year.

Audio: Michael Palin would consider returning to comedy

Michael Palin told BBC Radio 5 Live that he missed certain aspects of writing comedy and may consider going back into that field.

The Monty Python star was speaking to Richard Bacon from the BBC Worldwide Showcase in Liverpool where hundreds of producers from around the world seek out the works of British stars.

Michael Palin was promoting his latest series, Brazil, that is still in production.