Old Comedian Of The Year Final review

Tim Shishodia is reminiscent of other comics - but so many that out of the blender of inspiration comes something that feels vibrant and fresh. A great ball of energy so late in the show, he proved the No 1 choice of the judges and a good chunk of the audience.

Meera Syal: I've been invisible since I turned 50

Goodness Gracious Me star bemoans ageism and sexism afflicting industry, and says actors who played her husband five years ago are now being cast as her son.

Juliette Burton on finding comedy in personal struggles

Juliette Burton is carving out a reputation as one of the most honest and upfront comedians around, with shows detailing unpatronising accounts of her mental health and problems with body image.

Rik Mayall: his 10 best performances

From The Young Ones to Blackadder, Mark Monahan celebrates Rik Mayall's finest moments.

Lenny Henry 'chuffed' at knighthood

Lenny Henry is to become Sir Lenny after confirming that he will receive a knighthood in the Queen's birthday honours.

Channel 4 is planning an autumn comedy bonanza

Channel 4 is planning an autumn comedy bonanza with the second series of Catastrophe joining the last ever Peep Show and returns for Fresh Meat, Toast Of London and Drifters.

Review: Milton Jones And The Temple Of Daft, Blackpool

His stand up show, played to an appreciative but suspiciously 'merry' audience is a worthwhile exercise in pointlessness.

Fringe Festival Comedy Prelude review

Carlton Studios was host to a comedy 'Prelude' on Wednesday evening, showcasing a medley of fine talents each airing their new material to an enthusiastic audience before letting loose at this year's fringe festival.

Radio Times review

No one can resist the beady stare of implacable DI Viv Deering (Joanna Scanlan); just watch a hapless community police officer crumble in front of her laser beams.

The hunt for the serial murderer of women with Down's syndrome looks like it's drawing to a close in this frantic, febrile drama, until a new and deeply unpleasant line of inquiry comes to light. It's something that makes life even more uncomfortable for Viv and her sidekick Dinah (Elaine Cassidy) because it strikes too close to home.

Meanwhile thwarted Spike (Will Mellor), furious that he missed a huge detail, becomes too involved with a vulnerable, bullied young man and his boss, a thuggish scrapyard owner.

Johnny Flynn interview

The actor and musician plays a laid-back, carefree charmer in Comedy Central series Brotherhood -- but he's busier in real life...

Comics back Wolverhampton youth theatre crowdfund bid

Greg Davies, from the Inbetweeners, has hosted an evening of comedy raising money for youth theatre in Wolverhampton.

A 2015 Edinburgh Fringe interview with Lou Sanders

With the 2015 Fringe guide in our pockets, we are all getting very excited at Punchline for this year's Edinburgh Festival. In the run up to the festival, we will be previewing shows and interviewing our favourite acts. Let's kick things off with a lady whose new show is set to be big, bold and brilliant, Lou Sanders.

Richard Herring on turning snooker into drama

In this week's My Peccadillo, comedian Richard Herring on why his snooker obsession should win the Turner prize.

David Hasselhoff interview

David Hasselhoff plays a heightened, fictional version of himself in the improvised six-part comedy. TV Choice met the Hoff himself to find out more...

Q&A: Bec Hill

Bec Hill talks to Lily Papworth about flip charts, Australian comedy and the Edinburgh Fringe.

Edinburgh Fringe 2015: editors' picks

Muse section Editors give you their best picks for this year's Fringe.