Here, in the third part of our exclusive serialisation of his autobiography, he tells how the strict regime of his loving father set him - and his brothers - on the path to success.... more
From Doc Martin to Dog Martin, the actor discovers man's best friend is, genetically, still 98.8 per cent wolf and investigates whether we are taking a risk in sharing our homes.... more
A play in which an actor playing an actor tells the audience that it's all an act. At times, The Quiz can be infuriating but it's a tantalising and extremely funny show nonetheless.... more
In his eight decades in showbusiness, he has won the nation's heart with his extraordinary energy and charisma. And both talents were very much on show yesterday when Bruce Forsyth celebrated his 80th birthday. He turned up for a party in his honour at the Dorchester in Mayfair with Miss England on one arm and Miss Puerto Rico on the other
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It is a calmer, more mature Marco Pierre White who has opened a new restaurant at Stamford Bridge. And the tell-tale signature on his dishes is just as strong as ever.... more
Strange pair Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip - not, it seems safe to assume, the names on their passports - show that hip-hop is art, says John Aizlewood.... more
Friday Night Project co-host Alan Carr, fast-rising star Michael McIntyre, Arthur Smith's Cut-Price Comedy Club and Time Vine all feature in Bruce Dessau's comedy picks.... more
A Kick Up The Arts is a 75-minute whirlwind of songs and gags by two codgers who wholeheartedly embrace the unavoidable truth that middle age is upon them (or even past them).... more
Bruce Dessau overlooks Lenny Henry's occasional clunkiness and enjoys Where You From?, a return to crowd-pleasing stand-up for this charming stalwart.... more
Armed with silly props, stupid one-liners and preposterous wordplay-laden songs, Tim Vine can bring a smile to the face of the most committed curmudgeon.... more
The Borat movie, starring London's Sacha Baron Cohen, is hailed as one of the most hilarious films in years, while the capital's comedy clubs brim with young talent. We're gagging for it.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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