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Best joke at Fringe is short and sweet

24.08.11
Six nominees from more than 500 acts were this afternoon chosen to contest the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award... more

Laughs in the park, Verulamium Park - review

25.07.11
Last week he was at the Hollywood Bowl, this weekend a park in St Albans. It might not have had the same sexy ring, but Eddie Izzard likes his gigs to be special... more

Online gallery to show all UK's 200,000 public paintings

23.06.11
Online art gallery that will eventually showcase all 200,000 paintings in public collections goes live ... more

Stone me - Ronnie Wood lands DJ accolade

10.05.11
Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood has landed a top award as one of the UK's leading DJs - just a year after launching his broadcasting career... more

Hot Tickets: London's going out guide

08.04.11
Here are the biggest gigs and comedy in the capital this weekend...... more

Teetotal Frank Skinner pulled over by police

09.03.11
Comedian Frank Skinner was pulled over by police and breathalyzed despite being teetotal for 25 years ... more

Frank Skinner and Jimmy Carr face waxing in charity event

04.02.11
Comics Frank Skinner and Jimmy Carr face being torn off a strip on live TV - by being waxed as a charity forfeit... more

London comedians in running for Foster’s Comedy Awards

26.08.10
Two London commedians shortlisted for the prestigious Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards... more

This is a romantic clash and we’re sure England will break German hearts

25.06.10
Frank Skinner and David Baddiel give their take on Sunday's monumental match between the old rivals... more

I lost millions in credit crunch, reveals Frank Skinner

14.06.10
Comedian Frank Skinner has said how he lost millions of pounds as a "victim of the credit crunch".... more

Robbie Williams and Russell Brand team up for World Cup anthem

14.05.10
Robbie Williams and Russell Brand have been unveiled as stars of the team for a re-boot of football anthem 3 Lions.... more

BBC fails to see the joke in game show that fakes the news

17.02.10
BBC accused of lacking a sense of humour after banning its journalists from taking part in a game show that features fake news clips... more

Fingers on the buzzers for The Bubble

16.02.10
The Bubble with David Mitchell is the latest comedy panel show to hit our screens — why are there so many, asks Bruce Dessau.... more

Frank Skinner to write new World Cup song for England football team

28.01.10
Frank Skinner says he wants to record a new song for the England football team after the success of his Nineties hit Three Lions... more

Frank Skinner hints at 'Three Lions' follow-up song

27.01.10
Comedian Frank Skinner said he was thinking of recording a new song for this year's World Cup... more

Justin Lee Collins wins Funniest Man award at Laftas

27.01.10
Justin Lee Collins has been named Funniest Man at Loaded magazine's Lafta awards... more

David Baddiel and Frank Skinner reunite for World Cup radio shows

04.12.09
Comics David Baddiel and Frank Skinner are to rekindle their partnership to hold court about the World Cup.... more

A toyboy can be just the tonic for a woman

10.11.09
As Lord Northcliffe observed: when dog bites man, it isn't news; when man bites dog, it is. Similarly, when old men go out with younger women, it's business as usual; when women go out with younger men, it's a talking point... more

The age of the crunch funders

02.11.09
Provided they get some sort of return on their small investment - and it needn't be financial - Jasmine Gardner discovers there are fans out there who will help you start a bar, make a movie or keep on gigging... more

Comedy prize nominees named

26.08.09
The nominations for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show were announced and homegrown talent swept the board... more

Frank Skinner is tack-sharp and topical

10.02.09
Frank Skinner might not have a regular television series at the moment, but he is certainly keeping himself busy.... more

The Secret Policeman’s Ball: Big but patchy

06.10.08
This year's Secret Policeman’s Ball gave plenty of laughs, if few dizzying heights. ... more

Fight is on to save comedy venue from a concrete-filled fate

29.08.08
One of London's best-loved independent music and comedy clubs is set to be closed down and filled in with concrete... more

New fears for Countdown as C4 tests rival quiz shows

16.08.08
The future of Countdown was today under threat after it emerged Channel 4 has been testing out rival quiz show formats.... more

West End power cut blacks out first night

26.03.08
The heart of the West End was plunged into darkness for more than two hours after a major power cut... more

Yearning for his childhood

13.11.07
Touring again after a lengthy sabbatical, Sean Hughes frequently tickled the funny bone with his infectious delivery.... more

Comedy masterclass

12.11.07
Frank Skinner was utterly at ease at the Hammersmith Apollo, giving a masterclass in how to turn pure filth into comedy gold.... more

Critic's Choice: Top 5 Comedy

27.09.07
Comedy heavyweights Ricky Gervais, Frank Skinner, Richard Herring and Russell Brand are all doing their stuff - along with excellent reformed '80s act Skint Video. ... more

Buzzcocks but no buzz

20.08.07
A clearly tired Simon Amstell was thrown by a few walkouts and never hit his stride, says Bruce Dessau.... more

My dear Watson, lets be Frank

16.08.07
Frank Skinner has to get his act together, while Mark Watson, one of our brightest new hopes, can deal with anything a crowd can throw at him, says Bruce Dessau.... more


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