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Jack Barry. Copyright: James Deacon

Jack Barry interview

Wednesday 20th December 2017

Jack Barry ponders trumps, nukes and a messed-up knee in this festive interview.

Thirty Christmases. Image shows from L to R: Jonny Donahoe, Paddy Gervers, Rachel Parris. Copyright: Anna Soderblom

Thirty Christmases: Yule Laugh, Yule Cry

Monday 18th December 2017

Jonny Donahoe - from Jonny and the Baptists - and Rachel Parris explain why festive show Thirty Christmases isn't all glitter and tinsel.

Robin Ince. Copyright: Timothy Ginn

Robin Ince interview

Saturday 16th December 2017

He's back running the festively traditional Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People, and back doing stand-up - where would modern comedy be without Robin Ince? Serious question.

Eleanor Morton

First Gig, Worst Gig: Eleanor Morton

Thursday 14th December 2017

In this festive edition, ghost-hunting Eleanor Morton talks us through Hogmanay dismay, knife hopes and the case of the missing owl.

Phill Jupitus. Copyright: Hazelgee

Rogue Pun: Phill the Force

Tuesday 12th December 2017

A long time ago, Phill Jupitus did a stand-up show all about Star Wars - but why won't we ever see it? And what's that about the Daleks' diet?

Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Ray Burmiston

2018 Live Tours

Sunday 10th December 2017

A list of the comedians set to travel around the UK in 2018 attempting to cheer people up. Why not book tickets now as something to look forward to, or as a nice present for someone?

Late Night Gimp Fight

Late Night Gimp Fight interview

Sunday 10th December 2017

The increasingly inventive sketch quintet get festive at Soho Theatre - but can they also banish the January blues?

Dane Baptiste. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

First Gig, Worst Gig: Dane Baptiste

Thursday 7th December 2017

The increasingly in-demand Baptiste drifts wistfully back to Brandy, Bill Burr, and a full list of weird gigs.

Free Festival - Venue Map. Copyright: Thomas Compton

Free Spirits

Wednesday 6th December 2017

An article looking at how comedy has embraced the pay-what-you-want approach.

Spencer Jones. Copyright: Jill Wooster

First Gig, Worst Gig: Spencer Jones

Thursday 30th November 2017

In a specially extended edition of FGWG, we talk ball-grabbing, The Beatles and Blue Planet 2 with the oddly-dressed but highly-decorated Spencer Jones.

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