Comedy

The overlooked benefits of laughing at yourself

Research shows it's sometimes good for us to poke fun at ourselves, but not always. Here's how to harness the benefits, while avoiding the pitfalls.

The Bolton comedian's one-off show in Blackpool will raise money for a teenager's vital heart operation.

The Bolton comedian told BBC North West Tonight what it's like to play huge area performances.

The excruciating embarassment when you can't remember somebody's name.

Comedians Maisie Adam and Alasdair Beckett-King tell the stories of their tea-obsessed fathers.

Philip Simon was due to perform his stand-up show at the Banshee Labyrinth last year but it was cancelled after the venue assessed his social media.

The No Such Thing As A Fish team discuss big fish, big pencils and a big coincidence.

Sachie Mikawa cancelled her best-selling nights at the Rotunda Theatre after her trumpet and vintage melodica went missing.

The actress, best known for playing Dawn in The Office, has revealed she has incurable breast cancer.