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Comedy Chronicles: No ifs, no buts - and no ...ands: The star quality of June Whitfield

Sunday 10th September 2023

Despite remaining in the memory as one of British comedy's greatest comedy actors, as a woman June Whitfield was overlooked for the kind of superstar/starring chances of her male peers. Here we pay tribute to her brilliant talents.

Pro

Jack Carrivick talks about the art of comedy directing

Friday 8th September 2023

As a couple of his projects arrive on screens, we thought it a good time to talk to director Jack Carrivick.

Features

Unleashing laughter: exploring the comedy potential in gaming

Wednesday 6th September 2023

A look at the potential for humour in videogames.

Fringe

Ed Byrne, Paul Sinha, Janine Harouni, Mark Watson - Mark Muldoon's Fringe Diary

Wednesday 6th September 2023

One final post-festival round-up from Mark Muldoon then, featuring Ian Smith, Huge Davies, Foxdog Studios, Celya AB, Mark Nelson, Michelle Brasier, Ed Byrne, Martin Urbano, Janine Harouni, Paul Sinha, Priya Hall and Garrett Millerick.

Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #270

Wednesday 6th September 2023

To get top marks this time you'll need to know the bouncers from Phoenix Nights, the pub in Men Behaving Badly, the singers of Narcissus, the kids in Butterflies, and more.

Live

Random 8: Esther Manito

Tuesday 5th September 2023

A traumatic ride, tasty jerk and Dale Winton flirtation: Esther Manito takes the big eight.

Fringe

Best-reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2023

Monday 4th September 2023

Ed Byrne was the best-reviewed stand-up comic performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023, analysis conducted by British Comedy Guide has found.

Fringe

Si Hawkins' Edinburgh Epilogue: The shows must go on

Monday 4th September 2023

It was a Fringe full of wonderful things, but also a sad one in many respects. Si Hawkins looks back on the month, and talks to Danny Ward, who co-organised A Show for Gareth Richards.

Features

Comedy Rewind: The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin

Sunday 3rd September 2023

Did you get where you are today without knowing The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin? If so, now's the time to jump into David Nobbs' wonderful world of mid-life insanity.

Pro

The Secret Reviewer #54: The Big Stage

Friday 1st September 2023

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Should we be sniffy about arena comedy?