Frankie Boyle trial: BBC editor on Adlington joke

Suzanne Gilfillan has told the high court that the joke Frankie Boyle made about Rebecca Adlington on Mock the Week was included after a discussion with producers.

Dara O'Briain: MTW bosses banned Jimmy Savile jokes

Mock The Week star Dara O'Briain has revealed that BBC big wigs won't allow him to make jokes about Jimmy Savile on the show, after the late TV presenter was accused of sexually abusing children.

The topical comedy panel quiz returns after its summer break. Joining host Dara O Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison are guests Greg Davies, Andi Osho and Stewart Francis - the laconic Canadian one-liner specialist who won the award for best joke at this year'' Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his gag about Posh and Becks giving children a bad name.

Andy Murray attends Mock The Week recording

Just two days after the agony of his Wimbledon final defeat, Andy Murray took his girlfriend for a night out - to be part of the studio audience for Mock the Week. Most stars in the Scot's position probably wouldn't have chosen to make an appearance at a biting satire on the week's affairs. But Andy had a ball - even when the jokes were at his expense.

Dara O'Briain interview

The Mock the Week host reveals Viggo Mortensen's secret Malteser habit and why CBeebies won't hire him...

Dara O'Briain on how Mock the Week has mellowed

As the panel show approaches 100 episodes, the host says it's "more fun" now it's less aggressive.

'Mock the Week' still pulling in punters on BBC Two

BBC Two's veteran panel show Mock the Week returned with a decent audience last night (Thursday, June 14), overnight data shows.

Now one of TV's more enduring topical comedy shows - thanks to its high turnover of original comedy voices and a keen eye for spotting upcoming talent - the satirical news quiz returns for an eleventh season. As always, Dara O'Briain keeps a loose grip on the organised chaos as, tonight, team captains Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons are joined by Nathan Caton, Chris Addison, Micky Flanagan and Greg Davies.

Mock the Week: Sexist or simply lacking female appeal?

Flagship BBC comedy show Mock the Week has come under fire from Tory MP Nadine Dorries for featuring few female guests.

Is 'Mock the Week' really sexist?

MP Nadine Dorries last night complained about Mock the Week being part of a 'sexist' BBC agenda. Could she be right?