It is hard not to contemplate Boyle's take on the events of 2019 with a mixture of horror and dark glee. It's fair to say he'll have plenty to get his teeth into. Regular guests Sara Pascoe and Miles Jupp will be joining him in a surely doomed attempt to make sense of the last 12 months.

Frankie Boyle's election countdown

From a Dickensian Tory cabinet to the ghosts of Brexit promises past, the comedian brings you his take on the election.

Brexit-deranged comedians are biggest bores

When exposed to an audience not populated by the usual hand-picked sycophants, Kumar's tedious schtick finally got the reaction it deserved.

How Boyle leaving turned MTW into corporate conference

After 14 years, and following the departure of some key players, the show has all the satirical bite of a gummy turtle hatchling.

The 50 best comedians of the 21st century

Steve Coogan is the funniest Brit, coming second on the list, with American Tina Fey coming first. Once again, in a mirroring of a Channel 4 poll in 2007, Stewart Lee came 41st.

Frankie Boyle review

On his first home tour for a decade, Boyle tempered bad-taste gags by trying to decide whether his trademark humour has any worth in extreme times.

Frankie Boyle in Edinburgh review

I wondered if the audience were good enough for him.

Review: Frankie Boyle - Full Power, Edinburgh

Notwithstanding an incident at the start of the show when he subjected a heckler to a period of sustained abuse, there were moments during this opening night of Frankie Boyle's first major Scottish tour for a decade that made you wonder if his audience was good enough for him.

Frankie Boyle: Comedy is a type of acceptable rudeness

One of TV's most outspoken and controversial comics on why protecting the right to offend is crucial.

Can comedy survive in an age of outrage?

Comedy is under scrutiny as never before. So when is a joke not a joke? Context, intent and expectations are all key, say leading exponents of the art.