Miles Jupp grew up in a Hampstead vicarage and studied Divinity — now he’s out to prove that impeccable manners are no bar to a career in comedy
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Comedian Jack Whitehall is jumping on the Brand wagon - this year Jack has presented Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Celebrity Big Brother's Big Mouth and appeared as a panellist on the satirical show Mock the Week. ... more
Stop! Stop what you are doing at once! A major breach in public decorum and decency has occurred and you owe it to Society In General to take a moment to be appalled... more
Edinburgh comedy: In absolute contrast to his lightweight Never Mind The Buzzcocks persona, Simon Amstell in the flesh is frank, philosophical and painfully funny... more
From blockbuster films and open-air theatre to the Last Night of the Proms and Prince, it promises to be a memorable summer of entertainment in London. Our critics have picked their favourites.... more
Bruce Dessau picks the best comedy nights in London over the weekend including great acts previewing their Edinburgh shows and Ed Byrne at the Open Air Theatre, Regents Park.... more
Frenetic sketches from Laurence & Gus, Nick Doody putting the boot in on organised religion, and magic tricks from Ross Noble look-a-like Pete Firman are all among Bruce Dessau's comedy picks.... more
Mark Lamarr as warm-up DJ, a back catalogue of six decades of music and a "riddim"-tight band - for reggae fans, there was no better place to be than Alton Ellis's gig at the Jazz Café.... more
Comedy preview: As the build-up to the Edinburgh Festival goes into full swing, a variety of great comics are honing their acts in smaller venues. Russell Brand, Robert Newman and Bill Bailey are among the hottest tickets.... 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