Know what comedy treat we're really looking forward to on TV this Christmas? Nope, not 'Paddy's 2012 Show and Telly'. It's Channel 4's '2012: Mashed'....

Here's a list. Not a television show of a list but a real list written in real words. The topic? The finest alternative comedy shows ever produced for UK television...that you've never watched.

It is often said that voters pick their candidate by asking the question: Which one would you want to have a beer with? Well since Pudney doesn't drink beer, I will pose an alternative question: Which candidate possesses cockish qualities which, if you saw them displayed in person, would make you say, 'I would never vote for that person'.

BBC Three's reputation for breaking new comedy talent continues apace with the launch of its new exclusive web comedies series Feed My Funny. “We...

The video below is a visual record of what happened when Rich Fulcher happened to be sitting next to me. The whole journey only lasts two minutes, which is surprisingly short for a transatlantic flight.

While I am no Paul Krugman (or even a Jack Klugman), it is arguable that we are in the midst of a second recession.

With the London lootings still fresh in our mindbrains, I am often asked for my expertise on the situation. Why? Because I am a professional rebel....and a jerk.