Bob Mortimer is one of the funniest men alive, so don't miss the opener to this new series of the comedy panel show. He and fellow team members Lee Mack and Debbie McGee try to pull the wool over the eyes of wily opponents David Mitchell, Dion Dublin and Lucy Porter under the beady eye of host Rob Brydon.

Standups on their Edinburgh debuts

Bridget Christie got locked out, Nina Conti ran off with a monkey - and Reginald D Hunter begged his ex for help. Top comedians relive their first fringe gig.

Interview: Lucy Porter on her Fringe show Pass It On

Lucy Porter is a comedian, writer and actress, active since the 1990s. She has done 11 solo Fringe stand-up shows with many then touring Britain and beyond. She continues to be a festival favourite, and this year she is back with Pass It On.

The shows serious about accentuating the positives

Perhaps sensing that the news agenda has taken a dark turn, a number of shows are serious about accentuating the positive, writes David Pollock.

Lucy Porter: I took the credit and then I took the mic

The stand-up comedian staged early shows at the Edinburgh Fringe on tick, but the gamble paid off.

Lucy Porter muses about the importance of legacy

That's the theme of Lucy Porter's Edinburgh Festival show and you have to admit it's a belter.

Comedy safe from forced audience participation

I'm not a particularly anxious person, but I really, really hate audience participation.

Lucy Porter: Choose Your Battles review

Choose Your Battles is warm, insightful comedy and perfect for a Sunday night.

Lucy Porter interview

The actor, writer and comedian on the things that make her laugh the most.