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BBC Three and the Future of Comedy Online
As on-demand services like Netflix and Amazon Prime change the TV landscape, where next for broadcast comedy? Our Northwest Comedy editor and Stuart Laws of ... Read more »| 22 Mar 2016 -
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Crystal Baws: March 2016 Horoscopes
ARIESGod made us in his own image, but also in his own flavour. Take a lick of your arm – it tastes just like God’s, but less hairy. TAURUSAfter... Read more »| 03 Mar 2016 -
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Valentine’s Day Gifts for Comedy Lovers
Our resident romance expert investigates Valentine's Day gifts suitable for those whose amorous appetites are activated by their love of comedy. Read more »| 09 Feb 2016 -
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Fred Fletch on 'Seducing like a Pick-up Pro'
With Valentine's Day upon us, our romance expert Fred Fletch gives a literary review of two of the most famous seduction manuals used by 'pick-up artists'. Read more »| 05 Feb 2016 -
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Crystal Baws: February 2016 Horoscopes
ARIESYour circle of friends appears to be just that; a circle of sinister hooded figures stood around you chanting ancient Satanic mantras. TAURUSPerfume ad... Read more »| 04 Feb 2016 -
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An Experience with Arnold Schwarzenegger
When a certain action movie legend came to Edinburgh for An Experience with Arnold Schwarzenegger, ace reporter Fred Fletch donned his tux and raced to meet his hero. Read more »| 29 Jan 2016
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25 Years of Reeves and Mortimer: an appreciation
As comedy titans Reeves and Mortimer head out on their 25th anniversary tour, our Comedy editor considers Vic and Bob's inestimable influence on those who came after them, how Shooting Stars shook up TV and why this nostalgia trip is one we should take Read more »| 21 Jan 2016 -
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Crystal Baws: January 2016 Horoscopes
ARIESFor weeks you’ve complained to your partner of feelings of love, involuntary singing, clapping and speaking in tongues. In your hysteria you even ... Read more »| 14 Jan 2016 -
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Comedy and spoken word: Clowns at the poetry slam
There's an increasing overlap between comedy and spoken word nights – we speak to some of the scene's key players across the Northwest to help us investigate Read more »| 12 Jan 2016 -
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Christmas Comedy Gift Guide: Stocking filler ideas
Short on stocking filler ideas? Why not heed the advice of our Comedy team, who have trawled the depths of the web to bring you Christmas gift suggestions for the booze hounds, fragrance lovers and pheromonally challenged in your life Read more »| 16 Dec 2015 -
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Danny Sutcliffe's Advent(ure) Calendar
Last Christmas we asked some of our favourite comedians to submit festive gags. Danny Sutcliffe submitted approximately 1000 jokes and proved himself the most Christmassy standup out there. Here's his stab at an advent calendar. We have no idea either. Read more »| 02 Dec 2015 -
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Crystal Baws: December 2015
Mystic Mark takes a festive look into your future, bringing news of feline calamities and environmental problems for Santa. Read more »| 01 Dec 2015 -
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The Stand-Up Archive: Interview with Dr Oliver Double
The British Stand-Up Comedy Archive's Dr Oliver Double on archiving something as ephemeral as live performance Read more »| 06 Nov 2015 -
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Crystal Baws: November 2015
Mystic Mark peers once more into your certain fate, bringing news of flatulence chambers and unfortunate genital occurences Read more »| 03 Nov 2015 -
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Crystal Baws: October 2015 Horoscopes
ARIESIt’s hard to be yourself at interviews. That’s because you turn up wearing someone else’s face, thus inviting more difficult questions... Read more »| 09 Oct 2015