Are these the greatest comedy double acts of all time?

In a festive episode of BBC Radio 4's Screenshot, Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode look at the history of the double act and its evolution through the decades, speaking to comedy aficionados and performers, including Stephen Fry (no stranger to a comedy double act himself). Here are eight of the greatest pairings ever.

Stolen life-sized Laurel and Hardy statues found after a year

A pair of life-sized Laurel & Hardy statues have been found nearly a year after they were stolen from outside a home in east London.

Review: Comedy Greats - Laurel & Hardy

Children today, once they get accustomed to the strangeness of the pre-war clothes and the flickering black-and-white film, will still find their surreal antics hilarious. Bring back Stan and Ollie!

Review: Charlie And Stan at Theatre Royal Bath

Slapstick metatheatre: Lilith Wozniak reviews Told By an Idiot's comic tribute to Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel.

Couple have giant Laurel & Hardy statues stolen 4 times

A woman and her partner from London are "devastated" after their life-sized figures of comics Laurel and Hardy have been stolen from outside their home for a fourth time in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Mural of Stan Laurel brightens Bishop Auckland

A striking mural of Stan Laurel has appeared on wall in a neglected part of a County Durham town - a walk away from where the comedy legend went to school.

Charlie And Stan tour announces cast and dates

Casting and new tour dates have been revealed for Told By An Idiot's hit comedy Charlie And Stan.

Opening on tour at Theatre Royal Bath on 17th July, the piece will then visit the Minack Theatre in Cornwall for an official press night on 2nd August.

When Stan Laurel understudied Charlie Chaplin

Before achieving cinematic fame, Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel briefly worked together in music hall, an episode recounted in Told by an Idiot's latest show. Creator Paul Hunter tells Nick Smurthwaite about evoking their world with silent storytelling.

House where Stan Laurel was born due to be sold

The home of one of Ulverston's most famous sons, Stan Laurel, is being put up for sale. The family of the homeowner are thought to be searching for a fan of the comedy legend to buy the property.

New museum to showcase comedy memorabilia in Blackpool

Stan Laurel's bowler hat, costumes belonging to Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise and one of Tommy Cooper's props are to go on display in a new entertainment museum on Blackpool's Golden Mile.