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Stewart Lee's insider's take on William and Kate

Comedian Stewart Lee knows the secret behind the royal wedding - and it's more Wicker Man than fairytale ending.

Stewart Lee, The Guardian, 27th April 2011

Dara O'Briain reveals his dark side

If you don't consider Dara O'Briain an amiable creature, you need your head examined - or lopping off.

Tommy Holgate, Such Small Portions, 18th April 2011

Henning Wehn: Outsider's perspective is useful

Myths of nationalist supremacy can inspire ugly behaviour, as German comedian Henning Wehn appreciates all too well. Taking the stage in Billericay, Essex, he found the entire audience wearing Hitler moustaches. Chuckling, he recalls: "That wasn't menacing. That was the Great British sense of humour. I thought it was hilarious they thought they were the first to come up with it."

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 20th March 2011

Dizzee Rascal sitcom said to be under consideration

Rapper Dizzee Rascal is reportedly in talks with the writers of The Inbetweeners about a sitcom based on his life.

British Comedy Guide, 16th March 2011

Inside the crazy world of Dom Joly

Dom Joly has done some crazy things in his time, like eating from Gillian McKeith's pants, being punched by Lily Allen and getting arrested in Switzerland while dressed as a Yeti. Now he's going to look for Nessie...

Rick Fulton, Daily Record, 10th March 2011

Denise Welch to star alongside husband in Benidorm

Denise Welch admits she will be skating on thin ice at home with her son after she and her hubby both signed up for ITV comedy Benidorm.

Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 5th February 2011

Ronnie Corbett 'considered' quitting showbusiness

Veteran comedian Ronnie Corbett has revealed he nearly quit showbusiness just before he got his big break.

The 79-year-old said he had vowed to find a new career by the age of 37 if he had not made it.

BBC News, 10th December 2010

Jordan considering legal action against Frankie Boyle

Katie Price is consulting her lawyers after comedian Frankie Boyle made fun of her disabled son Harvey on his Channel 4 show Tramadol Nights.

Jody Thompson, Daily Mail, 9th December 2010

Who should star alongside Russell Brand in Rentaghost?

Brand is being lined up for the big-screen adaptation as Fred Mumford. But who should play the other characters?

John Plunkett, The Guardian, 9th December 2010

Bill Bailey says he was 'sidelined' from Buzzcocks

Bill Bailey says the BBC changed the recording dates for Never Mind The Buzzcocks, effectively sidelining him from the show.

British Comedy Guide, 2nd December 2010

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