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British Comedy Quiz #412

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:00 GMT

This one features Peep Show's office, A Fish Called Wanda's jewellery, Stan and Pam Herbert, May To December, and more.

Comedy Chronicles: An appreciation of David Lodge

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:00 GMT

It is quite something to get through a career that has encompassed 150 movies and countless more stage, radio and television appearances, and yet, by the end of it, still find that one's name is largely unknown - but that was the curious fate of David Lodge.

First Gig, Worst Gig: Joe Wells

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:27 GMT

He's co-written a new book, Neurodivergent Moments, but when did Joe Wells witness a slow moon?

Win a Blu-ray of musical comedy The Young Ones

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:53 GMT

From 1961, pop icon Cliff Richard stars in his first musical comedy on the big screen, The Young Ones. We've three copies of its first Blu-ray release to give away.

Aren't sketch shows brilliant? So, where did they go?

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00 GMT

Some people say it's a money problem there aren't more sketch shows on TV, others would blame the internet... it's probably both argues Ruby Heywood.

British Comedy Quiz #411

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00 GMT

Buxton, Bean, Mar-Keys, chuddies and Catflap are amongst the words you'll read if you take this quiz.

Comedy on holiday

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:48 GMT

Thinking about taking a summer holiday in the coming months? You're not the only one. Here are four classic comedy films in which the characters are off on a break.

A Balmy Weekend at the Brighton Fringe, 2026

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:53 GMT

Si Hawkins reports back from a weekend at the Brighton Fringe, where he saw acts including Sam See, Madeleine Brettingham, Stepdads, a reincarnated Irish legend, and many more.

Comedy Rewind: Big Train

Sat, 30 May 2026 23:00 GMT

We dive into the weird and wonderful world of late-90s cult sketch show Big Train.

Win an Only Fools And Horses signed print

Fri, 29 May 2026 19:27 GMT

This latest Club-exclusive competition offers a framed, signed print in celebration of Britain's favourite sitcom, Only Fools And Horses.

What inspired me to write the untold story of modern stand-up

Fri, 29 May 2026 19:00 GMT

Jonathan Grant talks about why he researched and wrote his new book, Reading the Room: The Inside Story of UK Stand-Up in the 21st Century.

First Gig, Worst Gig: Katie Norris

Fri, 29 May 2026 07:32 GMT

Heading to A Lovely Weekend with an era-straddling new WIP, Katie Norris talks post-pint passive-aggression and one perplexed feline punter.

Remembering Eric Morecambe OBE

Wed, 27 May 2026 23:00 GMT

The former President of The Official Eric Morecambe Appreciation Society remembers the comic in this article.

British Comedy Quiz #410

Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00 GMT

See if you can spot any clues in these questions that we wrote this one during a heatwave.

Random 8: John-Luke Roberts

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:26 GMT

John-Luke-a-Palooza! is upon us, as John-Luke Roberts releases a restaged box set of his back catalogue. But which classic series did he piss up a part in?

Comedy Chronicles: The helpful humour of Reginald Beckwith

Sat, 23 May 2026 23:00 GMT

A profile of Reginald Beckwith, a character actor who danced to the beat of his own drum. He was one of those precious performers who added character and colour to a scene.

First Gig, Worst Gig: Dominic Holland

Fri, 22 May 2026 08:00 GMT

Stand-up, fundraiser and father-of-a-superstar-superhero: Dominic Holland reveals his origin story.

Jamie Hutchinson / Simon Wozniak / Dean T Beirne / MC Hammersmith - Bobby Carroll's Comedy Diary

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:38 GMT

Bobby loves some chaos. So whether watching Jamie Hutchinson enthral a laddish mob or a new alternative gig find its feet, he is in his element.

British Comedy Quiz #409

Tue, 19 May 2026 23:00 GMT

This quiz features a moody teenager, some shooting stars, a vampire duck, Britain's rudest comedian, and more.

Random 8: Joey Page

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:00 GMT

He gigged and ligged with a modern indie icon, but why was Joey Page ghosted by a comedy legend?