UK Comedy

32 Ridiculous Names Of People You Went To School With

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 11.02.2013 | UK Universities & Education

Did you ever get embarrassed because the supply teacher taking the register called you Alan instead of Alana? Or Cyan instead of Sian? Well just co...

'We Spent The Weekend Ripping Up 11 Argos Catalogues'

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 11.02.2013 | UK Universities & Education

This week we've got students in shoe scuffles and a fair few incredibly time-consuming and, quite frankly, pointless pranks. Some of these aren't c...

74 Pictures Of David Cameron Stroking His Chinny Chin Chin

Posted 08.02.2013 | UK Politics

While innocently researching something completely different, we couldn't help but notice David Cameron has a habit even his nearest and dearest have n...

Would This Tempt You To Eat A Fish Burger?

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 07.02.2013 | UK Lifestyle

We all know that sex sells. And judging by this recent fast food advert, it appears sex can sell anything. Even fish burgers. (Yes, fish burgers.) ...

People Who Don't Like Me: What the Hell is Their Problem?

Paul Bassett Davies | Posted 08.04.2013 | Home
Paul Bassett Davies

Writers are needy, insecure and desperate for approval. Just like everyone else, in other words, but because writers don't get out much they believe these challenges are unique to them, and tend to over-dramatize them. There's nothing new in all this; what's changed is that online reviews are reminding writers of something that, in the end, is probably good for us: everyone is different.

Matthew Tucker

'The World Economy Is My B*tch'

HuffingtonPost.com | Matthew Tucker | Posted 07.02.2013 | Home

Musicians, six actors, a stage, no script and one hour and 45 minutes of comedy theatre. This sounds like a familiar nightmare for those who dr...

Disgraced Politician Chris Huhne, As Remembered in Poems and Diaries By His Teenage Girlfriend

John Fleming | Posted 07.04.2013 | UK Comedy
John Fleming

In my daily blog last May, I posted a peice which was headed: Cabinet Minister Chris Huhne and the Convent-Raised Comedian in which comedienne Charm...

Phone Lines Out Due to Disaster - Helpline Receives Zero Calls

Xavier Toby | Posted 07.04.2013 | UK Comedy
Xavier Toby

Following the most extreme flooding on record in Bundaberg and surrounding areas, Telstra internet and phone services to Central Queensland were knocked out for three days.

Yellow Card a Show About Football, Sort Of...

Harry Deansway | Posted 06.04.2013 | UK Comedy
Harry Deansway

Yellow Card is an irreverent, anarchic take on the football magazine show featuring news, views, alcoholism and lewd comics all broadcast from the house of two of footballs biggest fans Dan and John Curtains.

Stewart Lee's History Of Stand-Up On TV

Time Out | Posted 07.04.2013 | UK Comedy

Thinking inside the box with the maverick comedian Iconoclast comedian Stewart Lee knows TV's delicate relationship with live comedy better than a...

Five Careers Liz Lemon Could Try Next

Hilary Wardle | Posted 06.04.2013 | UK Entertainment
Hilary Wardle

Just in case Liz Lemon decides that working on a comedy where people regularly roll their eyes, turn to a dog and say 'don't even SAY it!' isn't for her, here are five alternative careers she could try.

What's the Point of Talking About Racism?

Xavier Toby | Posted 05.04.2013 | UK Comedy
Xavier Toby

Hardly ever does anyone ever call anyone else a racist, to their face. It's such a heavy allegation that people have become extremely hesitant about using it, except as a joke. As a result, I reckon we've lost the ability to talk about racism.

Comedy Should Be Controversial

Richard Taylor | Posted 05.04.2013 | UK Comedy
Richard Taylor

Assisted suicide is not inherently funny. Or is it? And an intellectual disability should not to be laughed at. Or (wait for it) should it? In amongst all the talk, the outrage and conflicting views I cannot help but think, comedy should be controversial.

Anthony Mundine Apologises to Nation - 'Hey Australia, Sorry for Being a D*ckhead'

Xavier Toby | Posted 03.04.2013 | UK Comedy
Xavier Toby

After weeks of spraying incoherent insults like a broken sprinkler, and then refusing to shake hands with Daniel Geale following their fight, Anthony Mundine has today released a simple one-sentence statement.

Transfer Deadline Day: Club by Club Guide

Jim Smallman | Posted 03.04.2013 | UK Comedy
Jim Smallman

Like most football fans I'm glued to the TV when it's transfer deadline day, in the vain hope that my team will buy the talisman that we need to get promoted and chase trophies.

Revolutionary 'Foldback' Plan Unveiled to Target Natural Disasters

Xavier Toby | Posted 02.04.2013 | UK Comedy
Xavier Toby

Retired CSRIO scientist Dr Willy Flyer has today unveiled a plan to simultaneously solve Australia's ongoing bushfire and flood woes.

UK Comedy Legend Malcolm Hardee - Irresponsible, Thoughtless or Malicious?

John Fleming | Posted 02.04.2013 | UK Comedy
John Fleming

Today is the eighth anniversary of the death by drowning of comedian Malcolm Hardee.

Why Having Parents Who Are Air Traffic Controllers is the Best Thing Ever

Scott Bryan | Posted 31.03.2013 | UK Comedy
Scott Bryan

Once my Dad also was on shift whilst I was flying back from New York, which meant that for a short period of time, he was directing the aircraft that I was currently flying over the Atlantic in. When he told me later that he had done so I was amazed, but he didn't seem to think that it was much of a big deal.

Meet The Future of the Labour Party, Ewan Jeffries AKA Jolyon Rubinstein

Jolyon Rubinstein | Posted 31.03.2013 | UK Comedy
Jolyon Rubinstein

Meet Ewan Jeffries AKA Jolyon Rubinstein (The Revolution Will Be Televised), the next hot young thing in the UK Labour Party.

You're Not Drinking. So Why Make a Big Thing Out of It?

Xavier Toby | Posted 29.03.2013 | UK Comedy
Xavier Toby

While not a role model for moderation, this bloke had a point. If I wanted to stop drinking, why did I have to start with a big parade? Why not just quietly stop, and if anyone asks, simply tell them?

Dictators as Bond Villains

John McMenamin | Posted 29.03.2013 | UK Comedy
John McMenamin

I thought I'd have a go at putting together a rogues gallery which puts reigning dictators in the roles of Bond villains. I've chosen ones who are unlikely to have me killed... I hope. Anyway, here's what a bit of pixel trickery resulted in.

We Must Move Australia Day

Xavier Toby | Posted 28.03.2013 | UK Comedy
Xavier Toby

Australia Day is a sensational concept. A celebration of being Australian, with no rules about how you should do it. Okay, maybe one rule. Anything goes, as long as you're not affecting or upsetting anyone, and that includes discrimination and breaking the important laws.

An Exclusive Interview With Rock Legend Rex Twix, as Nobody Else Wanted to Interview Him

John Dredge | Posted 28.03.2013 | UK Comedy
John Dredge

A fortnight ago last Thursday week or thereabouts, I spoke to rock icon Rex Twix about his new album 'Pinkety Ponkety,' and why it was so awful. Rex,...

Followers: Dropping Like Flies

Jim Smallman | Posted 27.03.2013 | UK Comedy
Jim Smallman

I obsess over my number of Twitter followers. I'm fairly sure that most people do - well, my Mum probably doesn't, but you know what I mean. I check...

'We Were Having Sex And Her Dog Started Humping My Leg'

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 29.01.2013 | UK Universities & Education

It's that time of the week again where we hunt down your most sordid secrets and cringe-worthy confessions. This week, there's humping dogs, snowman m...