Cue Millican
Posted by Ollie Ken,
Make a date with the queen of British of stand-up...
Comedy Blog
Heckling Delight!
Posted by Ollie Ken,
From the rag trade to the comedy circuit – heckling is a funny old sport. And there’s plenty coming your way…
Laughing Fit
Posted by Ollie Ken,
Work off your festive feasting with some calorie-busting comedy.
New Year
Posted by The Comedy Controller,
There’s a great deal to look forward to here.
Nighty Night
Posted by The Comedy Controller,
Black humour is difficult to get right, and even the subject matter of some of the best examples is enough to offend some people.
Beau Peep
Posted by The Comedy Controller,
Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to Peep Show.
Stand up for Britain!
Posted by The Comedy Controller,
Come January here on the BBC Entertainment channel we bring some of the UK’s best stand ups and their live shows right to your living room.
It’s everywhere!
Posted by The Comedy Controller,
Once upon a time, the only place you’d find comedy on TV was on designated comedy programmes.
Funny verses Fashionable
Posted by The Comedy Controller,
Everything human beings do is subject to the whims of fashion and comedy is no different.
The Special Relationship
Posted by The Comedy Controller,
One thing that struck me was how friendly the Americans are to the British.
Edinburgh
Posted by The Comedy Controller,
It’s been a busy week for me here at the Ministry of Mirth, as the autumn always brings with it a fresh new crop of comedy talent.
Keep it in the family
Posted by The Comedy Controller,
The family sitcom is as old, if not older, than its workplace counterpart, and has a rich and peculiar history.
How far is too far?
Posted by The Comedy Controller,
How controversial do you like your comedy? Are you one of those people whose toes instantly curl up like last week’s vol-au-vents at the mere mention of a rude word?
Different jokes for different folks
Posted by Comedy Controller,
Currently, two stand-ups – poles apart in terms of style, approach, and audience –represent the state of the art in stand-up comedy in the UK.
QI Forever
Posted by The Comedy Controller,
Get comfy, get a nice cup of cocoa, and let your brain and funny bone be thoroughly exercised.
The spice of life, etc
Posted by The Comedy Controller,
There is one comedy format that’s way older than the chat show, and, in fact, a good deal older than television itself – the variety show.
Talking Norton
Posted by The Comedy Controller,
The format is deceptively simple – sit with famous people and talk to them about what they’re up to – but it can go very wrong indeed.
Basil Fawlty’s Guide to Customer Service
Posted by Joe Brett,
In the spirit of traditional Fawlty Towers customer care we’ve created the perfect guide to delighting hotel guests during every part of their stay.
Comedy classics
Posted by The Comedy Controller,
The archive block here at Comedy Control is a remarkable place - a vast underground library of all the funniest moments from British television.
God Save The Queenie: Five Regal Rules
Posted by Joe Brett,
We recommend taking on board Queenie’s top five tips, which are sure to keep you on the throne.