How Never Mind the Buzzcocks went out of tune

Over 28 series, the panel show's anarchic spirit gave way to punching down and diminishing returns.

DMU at 150: Leicester Comedy Festival

Leicester Comedy Festival has been part of the city's calendar since 1994 when it began as a student project by then Leicester Polytechnic student Geoff Rowe.

As Melissa's adoption party gears up, Bagpipes (Bill Bailey) is starting to think his estranged parents "might be a little bit racist" - which a visit to them with Walter may or may not confirm ("Would you like me to see if next door has a can of Lilt?" asks Mum). Great fun, great 80s soundtrack, too.

Bill Bailey: comedy could be in a very difficult place

At the moment, he is touring on and off, and you can also see the 54-year-old on screen in the second series of In The Long Run, the autobiographical, feel-good comedy created by Idris Elba, which launched on Sky One in 2018.

In the Long Run, Series 2, Sky 1 review

An entertaining brew of culture clash, social commentary and belly laughs.

In the Long Run, review

Idris Elba's sitcom has a lot of heart, but is still lacking heft.

In the Long Run, series 2 episode 1 review

Actor Idris Elba's semi-autobiographical sitcom In the Long Run (Sky One) was back for a second series of nostalgic shenanigans. But warm-hearted though it was, the show sadly felt as dated as its Eighties setting.

Bill Bailey: Fringe made me want to quit comedy

It's supposed to be a career launchpad - but Bill Bailey has revealed the Edinburgh Fringe almost made him quit comedy.

Bill Bailey interview

'If I'm a national treasure, does that mean I'm like the Elgin Marbles and will get repatriated at some point?'

Bill Bailey review

He's cracked it: Bill Bailey has mastered the ideal balance when it comes to live comedy.