Penelope Keith's comic triumph on The Good Life

Who can forget Penelope Keith as Margo Leadbetter, wearing a tangerine kaftan, vigorously plumping the cushions of her three-piece suite on The Good Life?

Janey Godley interview

Scotland's own Janey Godley talks to Martin Walker about her new Edinburgh show, Honest to Godley! In an extended interview they also chat about the Free Fringe, her award winning Podcast, and ask where the Scottish working class women voices have gone.

Jim Davidson interview

Jim Davidson is one of the most recognisable - and controversial - comedians in the UK. After making his Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut last year he returns to the capital this August with a two and a half hour 'Director's Cut' of his show No Further Action. In this extended interview, Jim talks to Martin Walker about Political Correctness, the Armed Forces, the gay mafia, and his new lease of life in comedy.

Edinburgh Fringe Interview: zazU comedY

zazU: A Fête Worse Than Death sees the residents of the very real zazU prepare for, well, their national fête. The underground singing movement is gathering pace and a plot is growing that threatens to undermine everything zazU stands, sits and lies down for.

Edinburgh Fringe interview: Emma Taylor - Producer

One of the best-reviewed shows on the Fringe. The longest-running live comedy show in the world is flawlessly delivered by four outstanding performers at lightning speed, expertly accompanied by an on stage musical director, a post previously held by Bill Bailey. NewsRevue's exceptional writing, superlative performances and ever-original takes on current affairs have made it a Guinness World Record-breaker, Fringe First winner and Perrier finalist.

Ross Noble interview

Ed Byrne and I used to shoot rats in our horrible bachelor pad, reveals comic Ross Noble.

Review: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

It's taken a long time for this Broadway hit to reach the English stage, but, on the evidence of the gales of laughter and standing ovations which greet its conclusion, it was worth the wait.

Greg James interview

Greg James on becoming an actor, selling out and his idol Michael Palin: "I love taking the piss out of radio."

Do you want to see The Brittas Empire return?

Is there really any need for The Brittas Empire to come back for a rumoured one-off Christmas special?

What other 1990s sitcoms could work in 2015?

Stuart Heritage would like to see Mulberry, Nelson's Column, Goodnight Sweetheart and If You See God, Tell Him return.

Interview: Michael Che - Six Stars

'Stand-up comedy has yet to be pushed past Richard Pryor'

Interview: rarely asked questions - Brendon Burns

I think it's got the stage now where we can officially call Brendon Burns a legend.

Edinburgh preview: Marcus Brigstocke

Last time I saw Marcus Brigstocke in Edinburgh it nearly didn't happen.

Jamie MacDonald interview

Glasgow's own Jamie MacDonald - aka That Funny Blind Guy - is perhaps best known for his outrageous "un-PC", anecdotes. He chats to Martin Walker about what the title of his new Edinburgh show, Oblivious actually means.

Brittas Empire will return but it will be disappointing

The greatest sitcom ever to be set in a leisure centre is rumoured to be returning to TV. But can its knockabout charm still raise a laugh?

Seven questions with... Harry Enfield

One half of infamous sketch duo Harry and Paul, Harry Enfield has been satirising popular culture for decades.

Writing that sitcom

I've written a book that will be out soon. It's called Writing That Sitcom.

9 Fringe shows that no one expected this year (Link expired)

With every passing year of familiar names and faces, sometimes we're left wondering if the Fringe has no further shocks to offer, no surprises left up its sleeve, no show plans that could possibly make you let out a 'whaaa?!'.

Why 'My Mad Fat Diary' deserves your time

Don't be put off by its glib, teen-oriented title, E4's My Mad Fat Diary was brilliantly funny, well-written, proper human drama...

Portsoy casting call for Whisky Galore remake

Locals dreaming of making it big on the silver screen are being invited to audition for a remake of a much-loved British comedy being shot in the north-east.

Filming for the new version of Whisky Galore is expected to start later this month, with film crews already arriving in the tiny village of Portsoy to scout locations and talent.

Funny women talk about claims that women aren't funny

As former Disney CEO Michael Eisner says he doesn't believe women can be gorgeous and make him laugh, we took it upon ourselves to prove him wrong...

Top free shows at the Edinburgh Fringe

The Edinburgh Fringe is a wonderful festival with some of the best comedy acts in the world performing for the whole month of August. The only problem is that it can very quickly get expensive with big acts charging hefty prices. What's a student to do? Just check out these class acts which will serve as an antidote to expensive days out.

'Tall Women in Clogs' Busts Stereotypes

"Being tall makes you stand out in most groups. As with any kind of difference you have to learn to own it."

Alistair Barrie and Laura Lexx interview

Alistair Barrie's experience of seeing his wife go through treatment for breast cancer is the subject of a Stortford show. Barrie will be joined on the evening by Laura Lexx, who has realised that her life is going rather well and will perform an uplifting and celebratory routine.