The actor, writer and director on the things that make him laugh the mostRose Matafeo’s Horndog, on iPlayer, is the best I’ve seen. There’s the material for two shows in there, delivered at breakneck speed. Related: The Guide: Staying In – sign up for…
Continue ReadingThe illustrator, animator, actor and podcaster on the things that make her laugh the mostI love Vic and Bob’s MasterChef sketch where Vic is this horrific, grey, lightbulb-headed, levitating Loyd Grossman. There are so many weird details in it and it’s…
Continue ReadingThe illustrator, animator, actor and podcaster on the things that make her laugh the mostI love Vic and Bob’s MasterChef sketch where Vic is this horrific, grey, lightbulb-headed, levitating Loyd Grossman. There are so many weird details in it and it’s…
Continue ReadingThe format should give comic talents a time to shine. So why don’t our flagship shows reflect the diversity of comedy in 2021?Panel shows have been a pillar of British comedy for decades. The News Quiz began in 1977 and Have I Got News for You in 1990,…
Continue ReadingThe standup comedian’s new Radio 4 series picks through the minefield of cancel culture – and offers up a few mea culpas“If real life was like social media, it would look like The Good Place,” says standup Athena Kugblenu, referring to the sitcom about…
Continue ReadingThe mock classical actor created by Nigel Planer and Christopher Douglas scaled the heights at the RSC and the ‘Nash’. Now, he’s ready for a comebackIf you’ve ever marvelled at an actor “truthpumping”, “perf-quaking” or spraying their “actoplasm” acros…
Continue ReadingOne of the world’s most outrageous comedians, Cho is leading the battle to end racism against Asian-Americans. She discusses hatred, hope and how humour saved her life● Warning: this article contains discussion of suicide from the startThe thing about …
Continue ReadingThe standup on representation, Matt Hancock, her new travel show and why she loves NorwichA Great British, Female, Gay, Disabled, Covid-Compliant Adventure was the original name for Rosie Jones’s new travel show. “But,” says its host, “we thought that …
Continue ReadingThe After Life and PRU star and comic recounts her love of anarchic late night live TV, from Friday Night Live to The Word There was a lot more live telly on when I was growing up in the 80s. It all seemed to come to an end once the likes of Shaun Ryde…
Continue ReadingBBC2, live and on catchupThis chance to see new comedy faces, including Judi Love, Michael Stranney and Toussaint Douglass, reaps easygoing rewardsVictoria Wood, Harry Hill and Eddie Izzard are among the comics celebrated in the BBC’s new Festival of F…
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