Channel 4's Comedy Gala: the 10 best jokes

The best lines from Michael McIntyre, Katherine Ryan, Sean Lock and more.

Inbetweener Simon Bird in new Post Office campaign

Simon Bird, the star of Channel 4 comedy The Inbetweeners, appears in a new travel campaign for the Post Office.

Radio Times review

The Matt LeBlanc comedy has been on form this series, partly because it has been unafraid of pushing the boundaries of taste. And this episode is another deliciously questionable corker that sees Matt agreeing to make a paid celebrity appearance at a war criminal's birthday party in order to allay his growing financial worries. It's either that or leaking a sex tape.

And the vile former network boss Merc Lepidus rears his head in about as literal and unwelcome a fashion as possible. Stephen Mangan and Tamsin Greig's bewildered Brits Sean and Beverly continue to battle Sean's former writing partner (also known in LA as "that Tim guy") and there is a deft cameo from a surprise guest.

Radio Times review

There's a big effort to open out the "situation" of the comedy, as we see Stuart and Freddie getting out of their cavernous, fusty living room and onto the streets of London - with all the withering putdowns still in place, of course. And while they're out, Violet and Penelope virtually move in, helping themselves to chicken and soufflé.

Stuart and Freddie join a gym - cue Sir Derek and Sir Ian dolled up in ghastly kit. They're suckered in by a handsome trainer, who dupes them into getting fit for the London Marathon. He soon usurps Ash, their former, straight beau, in their affections - but Ash proves he's not as dopey as he looks.

Rowan Atkinson sells McLaren F1 supercar for £8 million

Rowan Atkinson has sold his McLaren F1 supercar for £8 million - four years after 'Britain's most expensive' car crash.

Kayvan Novak's favourite TV

The actor, comedian and prankster on a childhood love of CHiPs and his early-era Neighbours expertise.

Holly Burn: Climate comedy is still hard

The problem when it comes to making comedy about climate change is that it's about the world falling into an open sewer, and it's too impersonal.

Cowgatehead casualty Christian Talbot and his daughter

He told me: "There are a load of people - I was talking to them this morning - they've re-applied to the PBH Free Fringe and haven't heard anything back and they're waiting on Freestival stuff and it's just... I mean, it's really heartbreaking to... I know about ten or twelve people very personally, really good friends, who are... they just have no venue now... They've really become very, very disillusioned."

Review: Old Comedian of the Year

The Leicester Square Theatre's inaugural Old Comedian Of the Year is the latest example of niche comedy competitions. Though "Old" was not as niche as it first appeared.

10 ways to make your money go further at the Fringe

If living statues and youth theatre don't float your boat, there are loads of tricks to saving you cash at the fringe so you can see the shows you want to see. Here are Punchline's favourites.

Book review: Dad's Army, The Story

Few sitcoms have aged as well as Dad's Army.

'Lost' Peter Sellers films to be screened

Dearth Of A Salesman and Insominia Is Good For You were made in 1957, but went missing for nearly half a century.

Comics join 'Save BBC Three' campaign

A host of top comedians including Jack Whitehall, Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Greg Davies and Noel Fielding have joined the campaign to save BBC Three.

Gilded Balloon Comedy Nights review

Great news! Not only can we enjoy some of the best comedy from the Gilded Balloon during the The Edinburgh Fringe in August, now they are treating us to monthly comedy nights at The Festival Theatre's, The Studio!

Gilded Ball Comedy review

All of the acts on the bill employ some lazy hack jokes at times, but each also takes the opportunity to explore, obviously revelling in a friendly, non-aggressive audience. The Gilded Balloon Comedy Nights see material that's more challenging and risky than a middle-of-the-road comedy club might otherwise expect. If you like live comedy, this is well worth a visit.

Review: Spank!, Udderbelly

Of course, most of the acts are very entertaining but this show is definitely more for those with a crude sense of humour.

Review: The Play That Goes Wrong, Duchess Theatre

In short there is nothing wrong with The Play That Goes Wrong.

Climate comedy is hard

The problem when it comes to making comedy about climate change is that it's about the world falling into an open sewer, and it's too impersonal.

Friday Night Dinner, Season 3 review

For a show where every episode is pretty much the same (and I don't mean that in a bad way), this is the first season where we start to see a hint of a story arch.