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Interview

Horatio Gould is (probably) on Google Maps while talking to you

Get to know the rising comedian ahead of the autumn tour of his new show Return Of The Space Cowboy

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Interview

Rachel Galvo wants to star in a musical

Pains au chocolat and Catholic guilt – it all comes out as we get to know the Irish comedian ahead of the UK tour of The Shite Feminist

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Step Inside: Comedy Carnival

Everything you need to know about one of London's most acclaimed comedy brands

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Stuck In A Lift

Josh Baulf met Lee Ryan at a seance

Get to know the buzzy sketch and stand-up act ahead of the UK tour of his debut show, Lovely Stuff

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Get to know these fresh comedy acts about touring the UK

These comedians are worth the hype – and coming to a venue near you

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 06: People queue up outside the Monkey Barrel Comedy Club during The Fringe festival on August 06, 2025 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Billed as the world's greatest platform for creative freedom, for three weeks each August, Edinburgh welcomes an explosion of creative energy from around the globe as artists and performers take part in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, presenting shows that span many genres including cabaret, children's shows, comedy, dance, physical theatre, circus, music, musicals, opera and theatre. (Photo by Athanasios Gioumpasis/Getty Images)EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 06: People queue up outside the Monkey Barrel Comedy Club during The Fringe festival on August 06, 2025 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Billed as the world's greatest platform for creative freedom, for three weeks each August, Edinburgh welcomes an explosion of creative energy from around the globe as artists and performers take part in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, presenting shows that span many genres including cabaret, children's shows, comedy, dance, physical theatre, circus, music, musicals, opera and theatre. (Photo by Athanasios Gioumpasis/Getty Images)

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Edinburgh Fringe 2025: as it happened

Join us on our tireless trail across Auld Reekie to see the best of what the world's biggest performing arts festival has to offer

Al Murray, dressed as The Pub Landlord, holds a pint of beer that's emitting rays of cartoon rainbow coloursAl Murray, dressed as The Pub Landlord, holds a pint of beer that's emitting rays of cartoon rainbow colours

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The A-Z of Al Murray

Learn your ABCs with The Pub Landlord ahead of his upcoming UK tour this winter

Guide

The best comedy clubs in London

Thankfully, in England's capital city you don't have far to look for a good old rib-tickling

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Don’t miss these comedy acts at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

The choice can be overwhelming at the world's biggest performing arts festival – plan your visit with these essentials

Interview

Jason Manford helped Lionel Messi toast his bread

With A Manford All Seasons underway, Jason Manford talks Lionel Messi, fast food rivalries, and why his biopic would have to be an action movie.