His big news is that he ‘destroyed his life’ by walking away from a mortgage and an eight-year relationship, but he seems to have landed on his feet with a new partner who he takes an obvious pleasure ...

If she was a shite feminist before, Rachel Galvo is more than making up for it now.

Russell Kane is making a new BBC podcast about Evil Animals. The six new episodes – launching next week – follow seven years of Evil Genius, in which the comedian and his guests reappraised the ...

So what was Angus Deayton saying to you?’ Looking back at the picture, Angus has a knowing glance that says: ‘You’re soon going to find out I’m not who you think I am.’ I think particularly for new ...

In terms of the styles of comedy on offer, this was probably one of the most diverse Chortle student finals yet. Comparing an analytical set written specifically about the competition with a whimsical ...

Peppy sketch group Behemoth have been given a slightly inappropriate late night timeslot at the Mash House, given that their vibe is often more Live & Kicking than Late’n’Live. With matching coloured ...

Anna Rae George and Fred Carver were jointly crowned winners of the 2025 Chortle Student Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Fringe on Monday. Here are the sets of all the finalists, filmed at the Pleasance ...

There are things to admire in Henry Whaley and Charlie Billingham’s double act, but ultimately Hot Concrete feels too much like too many other things to stand out. This spoof TV show purportedly marks ...

The premise extends from McQueen’s grievance that he’s never been invited onto Stuart Goldsmith ’s podcast The Comedian’s Comedian, a long-running interview show where Goldsmith interviews other ...

Jamie D'Souza talks about phone addiction in this extract from his Edinburgh Fringe show Brownie. He also spoke about the lie that a wedding is the ‘best day of your life’ – and about using dice to ...

It’s hard to know what to make of Jain Edwards at first, but that’s all part of the plan. Her casual, collected delivery seems sincere, but the tone, and some of the premises seem off.

A Fringe stalwart has called for the Edinburgh Comedy Award to be split in two: one for comedians who have industry backing and one for those going it alone.