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Inside No.9, Bob Mortimer and Flo & Joan scoop two each at 2025 Chortle Awards

Chris McCausland, Emma Sidi & Michael Odewale also got their flowers

Interview

Moreish Idols: “There’s an intimate camaraderie to singing in unison”

Speedy Wunderground's most exciting export in recent years on the creation of their debut album All In The Game

Preview

The best country acts touring in 2025

This ain't Texas... but there's plenty of great country music coming the UK this year

Showstoppers

ABC’s Martin Fry on making ‘The Look Of Love’

The new wave stalwart breaks down one of the era's biggest hits

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Interview

Simon Reeve: “Wilderness is a mindset as much as a physical place”

The broadcaster and adventurer on escaping our phones and finding the joy the world still has to offer

Stuck In A Lift

Eddie Kadi got the cold shoulder from Hugh Grant

We grill the beloved comedian and presenter ahead of his debut UK stand-up tour Let Me Land

Interview

Bawo: “It’s easy to not give yourself credit for how far you have come”

Ahead of a February headline UK tour, get to know the West London rapper and this month's New Music act

Preview

Fresh Comedy Roundup

The best and buzziest names in comedy touring the rest of 2024 and into the new year

Year in review

The best music videos of 2024

From a Sabrina slasher to a high-flying rapper, our picks of the year's best vids from around the world

News

Ticketmaster announces Breakthrough 2025

From Alessi Rose to swim school, discover the names tipped for big things in the year ahead