Radio Times review

As this series scampers along, it feels less like a comedy and more like a family drama with the odd moment raising a chuckle. Which isn't to say it's not a pleasurable half-hour in the company of Joanna Scanlan and Vicki Pepperdine as Nana V and Naomi Singh, now reeling at the news they're about to become gran and great-gran to Eron and Jasmine's baby.

Tonight's guest spot goes to Phil Cornwell as V's grotty, errant brother, Fatdraic. He offers Naomi unexpected succour when her marriage breaks down and spikes the Rice Krispie cakes that the youngsters are smuggling into prison. Naomi and V must take swift action.

Question Time: Russell Brand v Nigel Farage

It's the clash of the egos: Russell Brand v Nigel Farage on Question Time tonight. Who has impressed audiences the most in previous appearances on the show?

Stephen Fry to host his tenth BAFTA Film Awards in 2015

The comedian and actor will preside over festivities at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London on Sunday, February 8.

An exclusive Christmas message from Derek

Ricky Gervais and the cast of his care home comedy-drama send their season's greetings to RadioTimes.com users ahead of the final episode of Derek on Channel 4.

Ben Miller to star in BBC4 Assange-inspired comedy

Ben Miller, the Death in Paradise star and Doctor Who baddie, is to appear in the BBC Four comedy about a government whistleblower inspired by Julian Assange's two-year stay in the Ecuadorian embassy.

Danny John-Jules: 'We're meeting up next week'

Danny John-Jules has revealed that the Red Dwarf cast are to meet up next week.

Eric Morecambe statue returns after attempted theft

Eric Morecambe's statue is back in its rightful place after a man tried to saw off one of its legs.

Why is almost nobody making TV sketch comedy?

Shrinking production budgets and pressure to have an instant success means that sketch comedy is virtually a thing of the past on TV. It's a huge shame, says one comedy veteran.

Lost Voice Guy profile

Heard the one about the stand-up comedian who can't speak?

Spike Milligan: Love, Light And Peace review

This is a tender, rounded, and sympathetic portrait that leaves the viewer feeling as if they knew this extraordinary figure and his chaotic mind just a little bit better.

Interview: John Cleese

'If you want to get started in comedy, steal'

'It's Kevin' not returning for second series

Kevin Eldon has confirmed that his BBC Two comedy It's Kevin won't be returning for a second series. The sketch show debuted last year and received a positive reaction from critics and viewers.

Babylon, Channel 4 - TV review

From patchy pilot to a force to be reckoned with. One of the most thrilling and original series on television.

Abdullah Afzal spills the beans on the wedding episode

The Manchester actor is getting married next year too so he can sympathise with Amjad and Shazia.

Birthday Girls, Soho Theatre - comedy review

The emphasis is on pure, uncomplicated laughs and this trio certainly has comic talent.

Review: James Acaster - Recognise at Soho Theatre

For a low-key, conversational and cerebral evening of comedy, be sure to catch James Acaster at the Soho Theatre this December.

Comedians fall out over Israel charity boycott

A group of Jewish comedians will not be performing at an annual festive show this year after being boycotted because of their support for a pro-Israel charity.