Talk about politics and die young and you become a Comedy God. Tell brilliantly daft one-liners and die young and you are only worshipped by a select band of comedy nerds. That’s the difference... more
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Last week I reviewed Russell Howard at Wembley Arena. It's the kind of gig a critic goes to with a moderately heavy heart. Wembley is not as cavernous as the O2, where the tiers seem to reach to the... more
I went to the Teenage Cancer Trust Comedy show at the Royal Albert Hall last night. When the bill was announced one act stood out among compere Jason Manford, John Bishop, Micky Flanagan, Hal... more
Miranda Hart has come in for criticism this week from reviewers who felt that some of her jokes in her arena show did not ring true. Brian Logan of the Guardian was particularly vitriolic, giving... more
He is the comedian's comedian. He is respected by his peers for following his own path and not spending all of his time cultivating a shiny-floor act that will work on Live at the Apollo. He is... more
Is all publicity good publicity? New uncensored subscription radio station Fubar Radio announced today that it has signed Justin Lee Collins to be its drivetime DJ. Or, as the tabloids might... more
When I heard the news that there was talk of BBC3 being axed to save the corporation £90 million per year my immediate thought was 'here we go again, more corporate codswallop like the thing about... more
I remember exactly where I was when I first saw The Office. In the office. Twelve years ago this spring, an advance VHS – remember those? – arrived. I'd like to boast that I immediately spotted a... more
So the world of BBC panel games has finally entered the 20th Century. Women don't just have the right to vote now, there is more good news. BBC Director of Television Danny Cohen has been quoted in... more
After the annoying chatty fan at Tommy Tiernan the other week there was another audience irritant at Seann Walsh last night at the Soho Theatre. Just over half-way through Walsh's set the shaggy-... more
