Graham McCann argues that the quiet and classy delicacy of Hugh Paddick's comedy performances should have won him far greater ...

Thinking he's on to a good deal, Pop Larkin buys two hundred pigs. But before he knows what's what, he's up to his neck in it. As Ma's birthday approaches, Pop arranges a Punch and Judy show and ...

One random comedian, eight random questions; it's the ultimate test of funny person and fate. This week Chelsea Birkby joins us, to celebrate a big departure in early 2025. "I'm taking This is Life, ...

John Bishop is piloting a new BBC quiz show about guessing, British Comedy Guide can exclusively reveal. Wisdom Of The Crowd is billed as being "all about making educated guesses, think of a 'guess ...

Here is the first quiz in 2025 written by Hercules Grytpype Thynne. As always, some tough ones - so good luck! 1. What was the name of the friend of the Victoria Wood character who wore a yellow hat?

Extraordinary, the Disney+ comedy drama in which characters have superpowers, has been cancelled after two series. The plot is described as follows: "Ten years ago, everyone over the age of 18 got ...

Kate Emmett has written many brilliant quizzes for us based around animals. Here's the final batch: they're all wild animals.

There are lots of ways to become a comedy writer, and everybody follows their own path. But here are some elements to bear in mind, particularly if you're a newer writer targeting open door topical ...

Competitive Dad is annoyed by what he sees as his son's poor performance in his school's version of A Midsummer Night's Dream. This sketch features a 14-year-old Amy Winehouse as an extra.

When a stressed care home owner falls to her death, Frank and Lu encounter hapless care assistants and surprisingly spirited geriatrics.

Dr Victor Blenkinsop, a brilliant government scientist, unveils the first human clone. Intended to be a prototype super soldier, the experiment goes horribly wrong. In an attempt to redeem himself, ...

From the Series D Christmas Special, Stephen tells the panel the shocking similarities between Jesus Christ and the Roman sun god Mithras.