Such is the regularity of Paul Yarrow's TV appearances that his identity has become the subject of feverish online speculation, with one website recording his on-screen cameos... more
If you’re mad enough, you could attend a music festival every weekend from late May to September. From Florence in a field to Snoop Dogg in the park, David Smyth outlines a hectic schedule.... more
Russell Howard is scattershot but in a good way, embracing tales about everything from defiant grannies to wearing your friend’s mum’s swimsuit.... more
Edinburgh Comedy: Russell Kane celebrates life's flaws, David O'Doherty works the crowd into a lather and Kristen Schaal's dippiness is magnified... more
Catch Chopper Reid in London this weekend before he heads off to Edinburgh while Rhona Cameron returns to her stand-up roots at the Menier Chocolate Factory.... more
Mark Thomas is at the Tricycle, Richard Herring, Stewart Lee and Al Murray all line-up at the Lyric Hammersmith, and Daniel Kitson kicks off the Sunday season of al fresco gigs this weekend.... more
Rising star Russell Howard will be in his element live on stage, former poetry boyband member Luke Wright goes it alone and a terrific bill gathers for the Great Ormond Street Benefit gig.... more
Australian Pete Jonas and American Erich McElroy pick fault with Britain's bad food and bad transport, Mark Watson tackles teenage muggers and Doug Stanhope lives up to the hype with his Soho run.... more
A 24-carat line-up takes to the stage for The Secret Policeman's Ball, the if.comeddies awards season continues and comedy package tour Edinburgh & Beyond has quality running through it.... more
It is always exciting to see change on the Fringe. This year, established comedians, are being overshadowed by exciting, newer acts and Natalie Haynes is one of them.... more
This is clearly the year of the comedy Russells. There is the all-conquering Russell Brand, lunatic newcomer Russell Kane and, in the destined-for-greatness corner, Russell Howard.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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