comedy
Previously sceptical of his work, a disability rights campaigner speaks with the comedian about controversy and compassion.
On the "smashing" of grammar schools.
The great gonzo satirist and former writer for National Lampoon and Rolling Stone talks libertarianism, American satire today, Barack Obama, Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party.
From Anne Frank's drum kit to PC gone mad, the best articles on this knotty cultural debate.
"Mong face" is just a punchline desperately in search of a set-up.
All-male panel show line-ups are making me lose my sense of humour.
Don't blame Ian Hislop for the lack of respect we show politicians.
Henning Wehn on silly puns and why Stewart Lee is wrong about joking in German.
Comedy shows are banned from using Commons footage.
A discussion with John Oliver of The Daily Show about UK and US humour.
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