The standup and author on what she’s learned from comedy, her traumatic gig at Glastonbury and who makes her howl with laughterWhat made you get into comedy?Benny Hill was my inspiration as a child. I wanted to run about chasing women in swimsuits arou…
Continue ReadingThe standup and author on what she’s learned from comedy, her traumatic gig at Glastonbury and who makes her howl with laughterWhat made you get into comedy?Benny Hill was my inspiration as a child. I wanted to run about chasing women in swimsuits arou…
Continue ReadingSaddam gets a Groucho Marx makeover, Gordon Brown sings about macroeconomics – and Cherie is part Lily Savage, part Lili Marleen. The big-collared comic reveals all about Tony!It’s a Tuesday morning and Harry Hill and Steve Brown are discussing their u…
Continue ReadingThe revered comic, who died last year, recorded his last Netflix set at home in 2020. It has the feel of a wake, as fans including David Letterman pay tributeAfter two years of closed venues and Zoom comedy gigs, I’m in no hurry to ever again watch sta…
Continue ReadingAmazon Prime VideoThe comedian plays it safe with his subject matter, but delivers his show with affable warmth and animation“Why can’t I just be normal?” laments the comic and voice of Love Island, Iain Stirling. To which watching fans can only reply:…
Continue ReadingSoho theatre, LondonThe SNL cast member has some impressive off-the-cuff riffs with the audience but never crafts an answer to his own questionIf you saw Saturday Night Live cast member Chris Redd on a mixed bill at a comedy club, he’d be the highlight…
Continue ReadingThe comedian and showrunner’s new podcast, How To Be Gay, marries interviews with personal stories. But he saved his ‘last secret’ for usGet our weekend culture and lifestyle email and listen to our podcastIn an episode of Josh Thomas’s new podcast, Ho…
Continue ReadingThis comedian has gone through the entire internet to find the funniest videos, including a Bo Burnham song, Issa Rae’s web series and Rowan Atkinson interviewing Elton JohnGet our weekend culture and lifestyle email and listen to our podcastOlå, Oli h…
Continue ReadingThis comedian has gone through the entire internet to find the funniest videos, including a Bo Burnham song, Issa Rae’s web series and Rowan Atkinson interviewing Elton JohnGet our weekend culture and lifestyle email and listen to our podcastOlå, Oli h…
Continue ReadingThe comedian, presenter and author on pre-show rituals, poor advice and the thrill of a hydraulic log-splitterWho inspires you?My wife, Debbie. She is a remarkable woman. Wise and witty. I cannot believe my luck to have found her.Can you remember a gig…
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