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FilmJulian Barratt's spoof song as his Mindhorn character
A deliriously sexy piece of 80s "erotic power-rock" from Mindhorn's Richard Thorncroft, titled You Can't Handcuff The Wind, has been unearthed ahead of the film's release Read more »| 02 May 2017 -
OpinionCrystal Baws: May 2017 Horoscopes
Sleepworking, sausages and get-rich-quick schemes feature in Mystic Mark's premonitions of the month ahead Read more »| 02 May 2017 -
OpinionWho the Fuck is Roy Chubby Brown?
Blue comedian Roy Chubby Brown is one of the most successful comics in the UK but rarely in the press for comedy Read more »| 06 Apr 2017 -
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Lena Dunham’s Girls spoof The Golden Girls
The edgy comedy about the friendship of four 20-something Brooklynites became, for a night, the classic 80s sitcom about four retired women who share a home in Miami Read more »| 06 Apr 2017 -
OpinionCrystal Baws: April 2017 Horoscopes
Our resident astrologist returns with this month's predictions Read more »| 03 Apr 2017 -
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Comedians on Ethics – Gemma Flynn: A Moral Code
Is alternative and political comedy possible while holding down the day job? Comedian Gemma Flynn is also an academic and turns to a great moral philosopher for answers... Read more »| 15 Mar 2017
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The Comedic Benefits of Postmodern Jukebox
As Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox's European tour swings through the UK, we assess how their comedic take can refresh our appreciation of old and new tracks Read more »| 10 Mar 2017 -
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Crystal Baws: March 2017 Horoscopes
Mystic Mark returns with his March horoscopes... Read more »| 01 Mar 2017 -
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Fringe Dog on Kellyanne Conway's Stand-up
When Fringe Dog was asked to critique President Trump's strategist Kellyanne Conway's brief 1990s foray into stand-up, the happy canine critic finally discovered his dark side Read more »| 24 Feb 2017 -
OpinionComedians on Ethics – Fern Brady: Milo and Me
Ahead of recording a comedy album at The Stand and her appearance at Glasgow Comedy Festival, Fern Brady kicks-off a new column where comedians discuss ethical issues. Read more »| 21 Feb 2017 -
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SNL's most inspired political impressions
Following Melissa McCarthy's barnstorming and hilarious take on Donald Trump's volatile Press Secretary, Sean Spicer, we look back at other SNL impressions t... Read more »| 07 Feb 2017 -
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Crystal Baws: February 2017 Horoscopes
Our resident futurologist Mystic Mark returns with his February horoscopes Read more »| 02 Feb 2017 -
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Top Trumps: The Essential President Parodies
Some say Donald Trump is beyond parody, but ahead of the inauguration of the 45th POTUS we take a look at those willing to try Read more »| 19 Jan 2017 -
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Votes vs Jokes: the divided Beppe Grillo
The right say he's on the left, the left say he's on the right – who is the "Five Star" comedian changing Italian politics? Read more »| 10 Jan 2017 -
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Crystal Baws: January 2017 Horoscopes
Our resident futurologist Mystic Mark returns with his first predictions of 2017 Read more »| 06 Jan 2017