Inside: Bo Burnham returns to stand-up with Netflix special

Bo Burnham is returning to the stand-up stage for a new comedy special on Netflix.

The US comedian, who broke out at a young age with comedy songs on YouTube, went on to release two specials on the streaming service: … Read More

UK TV review: Eddie Izzard: Force Majeure

Is there anything in life quite as delightfully absurd as Eddie Izzard in full flow? The comedian has been the queen of surreal stand-up for years, and in more than one language. She peppers English, German French throughout Force … Read More

UK TV review: Bill Bailey: Limboland

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Bill Bailey has rare been better than in this hilarious hour of impeccably tuned silliness.Read More

UK TV review: Fern Brady: Power and Chaos

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This enjoyably cynical set is packed with acerbic energy.Read More

BBC iPlayer review: Rose Matafeo: Horndog

Earlier this year, Rose Matafeo enjoyed the lead role in the hilarious and heartwarming comedy Baby Done. Now, BBC Three is giving her the chance to explain why she’ll never be the leading lady in real life, with her 2018 … Read More

From Victoria Wood to Rose Matafeo: BBC announces Festival Of Funny

The BBC is aiming to make the nation laugh this month with a new Festival of Funny bringing together classic comedy and brand new stand-up specials.

Running until mid-March, the month-long event will include 14 hours of new content including … Read More

Stand up comedy review: Laura Lexx: Knee Jerk

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Netball, politics and the environment collide in this entertaining, rousing manifest for a better world.Read More

Comedy Cellar: Susie McCabe hosts weekly online stand-up gig

Susie McCabe is hosting a weekly online stand-up comedy club this spring, with six nights of laughter streaming into living rooms across the UK.

The comic from Glasgow has won multiple awards over years, including Best Headliner and Best Show … Read More

Stand-up comedy review: Rachel Parris: Best Laid Plans

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“Once you’re 30, you’re basically dead.” So sings Rachel Parris in Best Laid Plans, an hour-long stand against the pressures placed upon women, adults and ourselves as the unstoppable force of time marches on. Parris has become one of the … Read More

Amazon UK TV review: Jessie Cave: I Loved Her

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This unusual trip into Jessie Cave’s unique mind is sweet, honest, dark and hysterical.Read More