Give English stand-up comedian Russell Howard the option of getting an audience to erupt in laughter or give him a standing ovation at the end of his set, and there’s no question which he’ld choose.

British stand-up comedian and sitcom star Ricky Gervais said comics should not obsess over potentially offending audiences, because any joke will offend somebody somewhere. In a new interview with the ...

Unquestionably one of the defining British stand-ups of the past twenty years, Jimmy Carr is known for his edgy, joke-heavy material, but also for his sheer graft. He's a joke technician: he gets up ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Bradley Cooper cast real comedians from New York’s Comedy Cellar in “Is This Thing On?” including rising stars ...

Netflix has become a premier platform for streaming modern comedy specials, with some of the biggest names in the business launching their shows on the service. This includes a growing number of ...

Stand-up comedy is enjoying a wonderful renaissance in the UK. Theatres small and large across the country are packed with fans enjoying the best of British gagsmiths, and you can't switch on the ...